<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">lanolin</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>Ovis</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>animal wax</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>lanoline</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>wool wax</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>wool-fat</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ A semisolid, waxy material extracted from sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, particularly sheep, genus Ovis. It is a complex mixture of 33 high molecular weight alcohols and 36 fatty acids, including cholesterol. One of the unique properties of lanolin is that it can incorporate up to 25-30% water without separation. Since it is readily absorbed by skin, lanolin is used as an emollient in cosmetics, ointments, leather, and as a rust preventative. Lanolin's role in nature is to protect wool and skin of the animal against the environment, also having a role in hygiene. ]]></note></mads>