Functional Category
Emollient; ointment base; plasticizer.
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation
Petrolatum and lanolin alcohols is a soft solid used in topical pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics as an ointment base with emollient properties. It is also used in the preparation of creams and lotions. Petrolatum and lanolin alcohols can be used to absorb wound exudates.
Description
A pale ivory-colored, soft solid with a faint, characteristic sterol odor.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Petrolatum and lanolin alcohols is stable and should be stored in a well-closed container in a cool, dry place.
Incompatibilities
Lanolin alcohols is incompatible with coal tar, ichthammol, phenol, and resorcinol.
Safety
Petrolatum and lanolin alcohols is generally regarded as an essentially nontoxic and nonirritant material. However, lanolin alcohols may be irritant to the skin and cause hypersensitivity in some individuals.