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Lanolin?
Hi all,
Anybody here have any idea where I can buy raw lanolin? I have googled around and found that I can buy it in 2 fl.oz. tubes from pharmacy type places for 5 or 6 bucks or more, but I am looking to get a few pounds, and that is way too expensive. If I want a railroad tanker car full, I found a few sources for that as well, but that is a bit much in the other direction. I checked a few chemical supply places in the local phone book (Massachusetts) but the only 2 that would even speak to me, told me they only sold the lab/pharma grade stuff at something like $40/Lb. I am not going to eat this or spread it on my (or anyone elses) body, so would prefer something more "industrial grade" like this that I found on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/57h9j This guy is in Australia, so I am waiting to hear what shipping would cost and suspect it may be pricey. Any other leads or sources? Thanks in advance, Alan |
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wrote: (clip) This guy is in Australia, so I am waiting to hear what shipping would cost and suspect it may be pricey. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Then again, maybe not. Australia has a lot of sheep. That's probably where most of the lanolin comes from. Someone is going to pay the shipping--either the Australian "refiner" or some importer. Either way, you end up paying. |
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30 oz for $24 See
http://www.herbalremedies.com/lanolin.html?source=google&engine=adwords!32&keywo rd=%28lanolin%29&match_type=#5 wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, Anybody here have any idea where I can buy raw lanolin? I have googled around and found that I can buy it in 2 fl.oz. tubes from pharmacy type places for 5 or 6 bucks or more, but I am looking to get a few pounds, and that is way too expensive. If I want a railroad tanker car full, I found a few sources for that as well, but that is a bit much in the other direction. I checked a few chemical supply places in the local phone book (Massachusetts) but the only 2 that would even speak to me, told me they only sold the lab/pharma grade stuff at something like $40/Lb. I am not going to eat this or spread it on my (or anyone elses) body, so would prefer something more "industrial grade" like this that I found on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/57h9j This guy is in Australia, so I am waiting to hear what shipping would cost and suspect it may be pricey. Any other leads or sources? Thanks in advance, Alan |
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On 21 Jan 2005 08:31:04 -0800, the inscrutable
spake: Hi all, Anybody here have any idea where I can buy raw lanolin? I have googled around and found that I can buy it in 2 fl.oz. tubes from pharmacy type places for 5 or 6 bucks or more, but I am looking to get a few pounds, and that is way too expensive. If I want a railroad tanker car full, I found a few sources for that as well, but that is a bit much in the other direction. I googled for "lanolin gallon" and found more than you did. I checked a few chemical supply places in the local phone book (Massachusetts) but the only 2 that would even speak to me, told me they only sold the lab/pharma grade stuff at something like $40/Lb. I am not going to eat this or spread it on my (or anyone elses) body, so How does $8.75/lb or $39.40 for 5 lbs. sound? http://www.thesage.com/catalog/FixedOil.html - Yea, though I walk through the valley of Minwax, I shall stain no Cherry. http://diversify.com |
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Wow, you guys are awesome! Excellent suggestions, all.
I Googled all sorts of stuff, and never thought to try "Lanolin gallon". I DOES get some good hits. Not as smart as I think I am I guess. For what it is worth, I did get a reply from the ebay seller in Australia, he said that airmail to the USA is $9.85. Not bad, really. However the link provided by Mr. Dickman to the soapmakers supply place lists it for ~26.00 for 10Lbs, with about 8 bucks shipping. Sounds like the way to go. That is a bit more than i NEED, but not so much that any will go to waste. And the price is right. Thanks very much for taking the time. Much appreciated!! -AL |
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On 21 Jan 2005 08:31:04 -0800, wrote:
Hi all, Anybody here have any idea where I can buy raw lanolin? I have googled around and found that I can buy it in 2 fl.oz. tubes from pharmacy type places for 5 or 6 bucks or more, but I am looking to get a few pounds, and that is way too expensive. If I want a railroad tanker car full, I found a few sources for that as well, but that is a bit much in the other direction. I checked a few chemical supply places in the local phone book (Massachusetts) but the only 2 that would even speak to me, told me they only sold the lab/pharma grade stuff at something like $40/Lb. I am not going to eat this or spread it on my (or anyone elses) body, so would prefer something more "industrial grade" like this that I found on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/57h9j This guy is in Australia, so I am waiting to hear what shipping would cost and suspect it may be pricey. Any other leads or sources? Thanks in advance, Alan "Sometimes history doesn't repeat itself. It just yells 'can't you remember anything I've told you?' and lets fly with a club. -- John W. Cambell Jr. |
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On 21 Jan 2005 08:31:04 -0800, wrote:
Hi all, Anybody here have any idea where I can buy raw lanolin? I have googled around and found that I can buy it in 2 fl.oz. tubes from pharmacy type places for 5 or 6 bucks or more, but I am looking to get a few pounds, and that is way too expensive. If I want a railroad tanker car full, I found a few sources for that as well, but that is a bit much in the other direction. I checked a few chemical supply places in the local phone book (Massachusetts) but the only 2 that would even speak to me, told me they only sold the lab/pharma grade stuff at something like $40/Lb. I am not going to eat this or spread it on my (or anyone elses) body, so would prefer something more "industrial grade" like this that I found on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/57h9j This guy is in Australia, so I am waiting to hear what shipping would cost and suspect it may be pricey. Any other leads or sources? Thanks in advance, Alan This may sound weird, but check hand weaving shops. They buy wool, often unspun, which puts them in touch with wool producers, who also produce lanolin. --RC "Sometimes history doesn't repeat itself. It just yells 'can't you remember anything I've told you?' and lets fly with a club. -- John W. Cambell Jr. |
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On 21 Jan 2005 13:47:53 -0800, the inscrutable "
spake: Wow, you guys are awesome! Excellent suggestions, all. I Googled all sorts of stuff, and never thought to try "Lanolin gallon". I DOES get some good hits. Not as smart as I think I am I guess. For what it is worth, I did get a reply from the ebay seller in Australia, he said that airmail to the USA is $9.85. Not bad, really. However the link provided by Mr. Dickman to the soapmakers supply place lists it for ~26.00 for 10Lbs, with about 8 bucks shipping. That site beat the heck out of my reference. What does he win? g Sounds like the way to go. That is a bit more than i NEED, but not so much that any will go to waste. And the price is right. Thanks very much for taking the time. Much appreciated!! Jewelcome. - Yea, though I walk through the valley of Minwax, I shall stain no Cherry. http://diversify.com |
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On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:26:55 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote: That site beat the heck out of my reference. What does he win? g That's because I searched for lanolin lb Paul K. Dickman |
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As to what I am going to do with it, I want a few pounds to make up a
big batch of "Ed's Red" bore cleaning solvent for both gun cleaning and general small icky-thing degreasing, for myself and some friends. I have used this w/o the lanolin and find it works great. I understand that the lanolin makes it a bit easier on the hands and gives it much better rust preventitive properties. After reading the Australian guys ebay ad, it seems that the raw stuff has lots of other properties that RCM types would find useful. It never occured to me to look at wal-mart. Again, DUH. As for what Paul wins, how about "THE ADORATION OF THE PEOPLE!" ? -AL |
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Is it time to throw in the kicker??
Are you wanting hydrous or anhydrous lanolin. There is a big difference, especially when it comes to cleaning guns, price also is very different... -- Clif Holland, KA5IPF www.avvid.com wrote in message ups.com... As to what I am going to do with it, I want a few pounds to make up a big batch of "Ed's Red" bore cleaning solvent for both gun cleaning and general small icky-thing degreasing, for myself and some friends. I have used this w/o the lanolin and find it works great. I understand that the lanolin makes it a bit easier on the hands and gives it much better rust preventitive properties. After reading the Australian guys ebay ad, it seems that the raw stuff has lots of other properties that RCM types would find useful. It never occured to me to look at wal-mart. Again, DUH. As for what Paul wins, how about "THE ADORATION OF THE PEOPLE!" ? -AL |
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On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:35:49 -0600, the inscrutable
spake: On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:26:55 -0800, Larry Jaques wrote: That site beat the heck out of my reference. What does he win? g That's because I searched for lanolin lb Well done, Paul. So, whatcha win? - Yea, though I walk through the valley of Minwax, I shall stain no Cherry. http://diversify.com |
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Check any of the soaper groups, I just ask my wife and she had 2 jars of it.
gary wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, Anybody here have any idea where I can buy raw lanolin? I have googled around and found that I can buy it in 2 fl.oz. tubes from pharmacy type places for 5 or 6 bucks or more, but I am looking to get a few pounds, and that is way too expensive. If I want a railroad tanker car full, I found a few sources for that as well, but that is a bit much in the other direction. I checked a few chemical supply places in the local phone book (Massachusetts) but the only 2 that would even speak to me, told me they only sold the lab/pharma grade stuff at something like $40/Lb. I am not going to eat this or spread it on my (or anyone elses) body, so would prefer something more "industrial grade" like this that I found on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/57h9j This guy is in Australia, so I am waiting to hear what shipping would cost and suspect it may be pricey. Any other leads or sources? Thanks in advance, Alan |
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