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WOOL FAT [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Wool Industry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

A highly complex mixture of wax ester, alcohols, and fatty acids coating the surface of sheep wool fibers and obtained by scouring the wool with soap or synthetic detergent.

OBS

Used in the manufacture of lanolin and its derivatives, for dressing leather, and in lubricating and slushing oils, soaps, and ointments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Industrie lainière
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Ensemble des matières grasses contenues dans la laine de mouton.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias textiles
  • Industria lanera
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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