This chemical is derived from the fleece of sheep. It is used as a vehicle in many topical medications, cosmetics, and skin care products. Wool alcohol is the portion of lanolin that is the allergen.
Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skincare products that contain this chemical, skin to skin transfer may occur to you.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
Acetylated lanolin
Cerolan
Golden Dawn
Hartolan
Hydrogenated lanolin
Lantrol (dewaxed lanolin)
Nimco
Type HO
Wool alcohol
Lanolin Alcohol
(Wool Alcohol)
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Adhesive tape
Chewing Gum
Cleansers
Cosmetics
Creams
Cutting oil fluids
Fur
Furniture Polish
Paper
Pharmaceuticals
Pressure sensitive adhesives.
Printing inks
Shoe polish
Soaps
Textile finishes
Wood alcohol
Wool fat, wool grease, wool wax
Zinc oxide
Hair Products
Hand creams
Leather
Lotions
Lipstick
Metallic corrosion preventatives
Moisturizers
Ointments
Ostomy products
Possible Occupational Exposures
Nurses
Janitors
Hairdressers & Cosmetologists
Mechanic
Electrician
Machinists
Machine operators
Assemblers
Construction workers
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.