(Wool Alcohols Ph. Eur. 10.0)
Article: 1026
Parameter | Limit | Unit | Method |
Characters | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. | |
Identification and purity | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. | |
Appearance of solution | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. (2.2.1) | |
Acesent or alkaline reacting substance | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. | |
Melting point | min. 58 | °C | Ph. Eur. (2.2.15) |
Acid value | max. 2 | KOH mg/g | Ph. Eur. (2.5.1) |
Hydroxyl value | 120 - 180 | KOH mg/g | Ph. Eur. (2.5.3 A) |
Peroxide value | max. 15 | meq O2/kg | Ph. Eur. (2.5.5 A) |
Saponification value | max. 12 | KOH mg/g | Ph. Eur. (2.5.6) |
Butylhydroxytoluene | max. 200 | ppm | Ph. Eur. (2.2.28) |
Loss on drying | max. 0,5 | % | Ph. Eur. (2.2.32) |
Sulphated ash | max. 0,1 | % | Ph. Eur. (2.4.16) |
Water absorption capacity | Ph. Eur. | Ph. Eur. | |
Cholesterol content | min. 30 | % | Ph. Eur. |
Free fatty acids | max. 1 | % | |
Form | pastills |
INCI | Lanolin Alcohol |
CAS | 8027-33-6 |
EINECS | 232-430-1 |
CoS /TSE | |
Customs tarif no. | 1505 00 90 |
EWACERIN Type K is a woolwax-alcohol according to the latest Ph. Eur. It is used as co-emulsifier in cosmetic and pharmaceutic formulations. Origin of wool grease: Australia & New Zealand.