Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
AKA “Lanolin Alcohol Acetate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Acetylated lanolin alcohol
AKA: Lanolin Alcohol Acetate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Barrier Lipid
Clean
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol is the acetyl ester of Lanolin Alcohol.
CAS #
61788-49-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Occlusive
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modified form of lanolin alcohol derived from sheep's wool, acetylated in the 20th century to improve cosmetic performance. Created to provide better emollient properties and reduced oxidation compared to non-acetylated lanolin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report of the Safety Assessement for Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol and Related Compounds
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR