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NA64: Lanolin alcohol CAS#: 8006-54-0
Patient Information Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to lanolin alcohol. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and fluid-filled blisters.
Where is lanolin alcohol found? Lanolin is a natural product obtained from the fleece of sheep and is commonly used in cosmetics and topical medications, such as creams, ointments, and emulsions. It is also used in insect repellant sprays, hairsprays, coatings for condoms, protective creams, shaving creams, sunscreen preparations, dishwashing soaps, furniture polishes, cable insulation, ski waxes, water-proofing products for leather, and shoe polishes. It may also be used as a component of printing inks, drilling oils, cutting oils, and anti-rust coatings.
How can you avoid contact with lanolin alcohol? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: Alkoholes lanae EINECS 232-430-1 Lanae alcohols Lanolin alcohol Lanolin alcohols Wool alcohols
What are some products that may contain lanolin alcohol? Anti-rust Coatings
Cable Insulation
Coatings for Condoms
Cosmetics: L’Oreal HIP Blendable Blushing Crème L’Oreal Visible Lift Line Minimizing Concealer Max Factor Pan-Cake Makeup Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Lipstick
Deodorant: Arrid Extra Dry Antiperspirant & Deodorant Cream
Dishwashing Soaps
Drilling and Cutting Oils
Eye Cosmetics: CoverGirl Browshaper & Eyeliner CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers Pencil L’Oreal Microliner L’Oreal Pencil Perfect Maybelline Twin Brow L,P Maybelline Ultra Brow Brush On Color (cake) Maybelline Ultra Liner Liquid Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadow
Hair Removers and Shaving Products: Nair® 4 Minute Lotion Hair Remover with Aloe & Lanolin Old Spice® Moisturizing Shave Cream
Hairsprays
Household Polishes and Waxes
Insect Repellant Sprays
Lipsticks and Lip Balms: Avon Color Trend Flavor Savers Lip Balm Avon Color Trend Lip Gloss (all flavors) Avon Color Trend Lipstick Avon Color Trend Sheer Kiss Lipstick Blistex D.C.T. for Lips (SPF 20) Blistex Lip Infusion Liquid Balm Blistex Medicated Balm (SPF 15) Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment (all flavors) Boots No. 7 High Shine Lip Gloss Boots No. 7 Moisture Drench Lipstick Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm; Tube, Tin and Lifeguard’s Choice Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Gloss Burt’s Bees Honey Lip Balm Burt’s Bees Lip Gloss Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmers Burt’s Bees Radiance Lip Shimmer Canary Cosmetics Vegan Natural Lip Balm Carmex Carmex Lip Balm Carmex Click Stick (SPF 15) Chapstick Chapstick Classic (SPF 4) Chapstick Chapstick Classic - Cherry (SPF 4) Chapstick Chapstick Flava-Craze Chapstick Chapstick Lip Moisturizer (tube) Chapstick Chapstick - Medicated Chapstick Chapstick Moisturizer Chapstick Chapstick Ultra SPF 30 Clinique Different Lipstick Clinique Glosswear For Lips - Clear Clinique Glosswear For Lips: Regular Shades; Intense Sparkle CoverGirl Continous Color with Vitamin A & E CoverGirl Lipslicks (all flavors) CoverGirl Continous Color with Vitamin A & E CoverGirl Lipslicks (all flavors) CVS Chap Block Lip Balm - Medicated CVS Chap Block Lip Balm - Aloe & Vitamin E (SPF 15) CVS Chap Block Lip Balm - Ultra 30 (SPF 30) CVS Cherry Chap Block Lip Balm (SPF 4) Lip Medex Lip Medex Lip Balm Mary Kay Satin Lip Balm Mary Kay Signature Crème Lipstick Maybelline Wet Shine Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Lipcolor Neutrogena Lip Nutrition Balm - Honey Rescue Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner Smackers Snap Gloss (all flavors) - Opaque Smackers Snap Gloss (all flavors) - Transparent (except Gum Drop) Smackers Snap Gloss - Gum Drop - Transparent Wet n Wild Crème Lip Liner Pencil
Lotions and Moisturizers: Baby Magic Gentle Baby Lotion Burt’s Bees Foot Crème Desitin Original Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Ointment Eucerin Daily Replenish Lotion L,P,VE Eucerin Extra Protective Moisture Lotion SPF 30 DM Eucerin Original Moisturizing Crème Eucerin Original Moisturizing Lotion Eucerin Plus Body Crème Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer Johnson’s No More Rash Diaper Rash Cream Lansinoh L’Oreal Hydra-Renewal Cream L’Oreal Visible Lift Firming SPF 17 L’Oreal Visible Lift Line Minimizing SPF 17 Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Fragrance Free Nivea Body - Original Lotion Nivea Crème Nivea Soft - Crème Revlon Cuticle Massage Cream Rx ReDerm St. Ives Aloe & Chamomile Body Moisturizer St. Ives Collagen Elastin Body Moisturizer St. Ives Vitamin E Body Moisturizer Triple Paste Medicated Oat for Diaper Rash Vermont’s Original Bag Balm®
Metalworking Fluids including Lubricants, Cutting Fluids and Corrosion Inhibitors
Over-The-Counter and Prescription Treatments: CaldeCORT Desitin® Diaper Rash Ointment Lanacaine Maximun Strength Anti-Itch Crème Lanacort Novitra Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment – With Active Zinc Preparation
Pet Shampoos, Conditioners, and Grooming Aids: Bio-Groom® Conditioning Shampoo (pets)
Printing Inks
Shampoos/Conditioners/Styling: Alberto VO5 Conditioning Extra Body Hair Dressing - for Fine Hair Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hair Dressing - for Grey/White/Silver Blonde Hair Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hair Dressing - for Normal to Dry Hair Alberto VO5 Curvaceous Curls Styling Mousse Alberto VO5 Whipped Volume Styling Mousse American Crew Fiber Pliable Molding Crème American Crew Forming Cream American Crew Grooming Cream Aussie Sprunch ’Catch the Wave’ Hairspray – Strong Hold Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner - For Color-Treated or Permed Hair Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner - For Dry or Damaged Hair Garnier Fructis Length & Strength Fortifying Cream Conditioner Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Sheer Fortifying Conditioner L’Oreal Vive Pro - Nutri Gloss Conditioner for Normal to Fine Hair L’Oreal Vive Pro - Smooth Intense Conditioner for Thick Hair Mane & Tail Conditioner Matrix Color Smart Protective Luminating System Conditioner Matrix Sleek Look Smoothing System Conditioner Nexxus Headdress Conditioner Revlon Top Brass Suave Groom & Clean Suave Professionals - Sleek Conditioner TRESemme Flawless Curls Curl-Enhancing Mousse TRESemme Tres Create Styling Putty TRESemme Tres Mousse TRESemme Volumizing Mousse TRESemme Weightless Body Volumizing Mousse Wildroot Original Hair Dressing Gel For Men
Shave Cream, gels: Brut Shave Cream Noxzema Medicated Shave with Aloe & Lanolin Old Spice Shave Gel
Shoe Polishes
Ski Waxes
Soap/Body Wash/Cleansers: Dove Cool Moisture Body Wash Dove Daily Hydrating Cleansing Cloths Dove Energy Glow Beauty Body Wash Dove Nutrium Bar Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash Neutrogena Transparent Bar - Acne-Prone Skin Simple Green® Hand Gel St. Ives Apricot Scrub - Blemish & Blackhead Control
Sunscreens: Coppertone Dry Oil - SPF 8
Water-proofing Products for Leather
*For additional information about products that might contain lanolin alcohol, go to the Household Product Database online (http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.