PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND DATA REFERENCE SHEET

PRODUCT NAME:

INCI NAME:
CAS No:
SYNONYMS:

SUPER ENRICHED STEROL
ISO CHOLESTEROL
79- 63 - 0
LANOSTEROL  /  DI HYDRO LANOSTEROL

SPECIFICATIONS

Melting Point 

Degree C

130

Minimum

Acidity

ml

0.3

Maximum

Loss on Drying

%

0.5

Maximum

Residue on Ignition

%

0.1

Maximum

Purity

% ( HPLC )

90.0

A white odorless powder extracted from the sterol rich fraction of wool grease. Contains over 90% of Lanosterol and Dihydrolanosterol. Bonds very well with solvents being highly lipophilic when used as a thickener and is very stable ,rarely crystallizing from the solvent when used .
Finds uses as a gelling agent when combined with many types of lipids including silicone oils as well as quite a number of essential oils offering sparkling clear thickened lipid preparations. Viscosity of thickened lipid mixtures depends on the amount used and may be varied to produce slightly viscous to stiff depending on the application.
Topical lipid applications containing lanosterol impart a silky smooth feel and are ideal for use in lip gloss and lip sticks as well as deodorant sticks and insect repellant sticks. Added benefits include excellent pay off characteristics, plus an emollient homogenous film when spread over the skin.