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Product Analysis

Almonds Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is an extremely popular oil sought after for its rich concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids. Almond oil is used in the cosmetic industry for its penetrating, moisturizing and restructuring properties. Almond Oil is also used as a massage oil and is valued as a carrier oil when used with essential oil for aromatherapy.

Chemical Composition
Sweet Almond Tree
 Average composition in fatty acids
 Oleic acid  64 to 82 %
 Linoleic acid  8 to 28 %
 Palmitic acid  6 to 8 %
 Almond oil rich  in beta-sitosterol, squalene and alpha-tocopherol.

     

Usage Level

Sweet almond oil can be used in any cosmetic product as an active principle or as a carrier in the oily phase, without any proportion limit.

Analytical Data Sheet
 INCI Name
 Sweet almond oil
(Prunus amygdalus dulcis)
 INCI Europe Name
 Customs Tariff Identification  13-02-19-990
 CAS Number  8007-69-0
 Japan  Almond oil : 100405

Sweet Almond Oil
 Color 5-1/4" LOVIBOND (1.5R/15 Y MAX.)
 Odor  ODORLESS
 Physico-chemical characteristics
 Density at 20°C  0.900 - 0.920
 Refractive index (at 40°C)  1.462 - 1.466
  Refractive index (at 25°C)  1.464 - 1.470
% FFA  0.05% Max
 Iodine value (wijs)  94 - 105
 Peroxide value (meg/kg)  1.0 Max
 Percentage of  unsaponifiables  < 1.5 %
These are the normal standards of our analytical data sheets and are only indicative of our oil.

Storage
Keep in a dark, cool environment away from light and heat.

Disclaimer
This information is furnished without warranty expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Woodland Nut Incorporated and is based on information considered to be reliable. However, since conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results and assume no responsibility for damages incurred by use of this material. The data on this sheet relates only to the general material designated herein. Woodland Nut Incorporated assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. We do not assume any legal responsibility for nor do we give permission, inducement, or recommendation to practice any patented formula without permission.

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