INGREDIENT SPECIFICATION: |
Apricot Kernel Refined |
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS: |
Each shipment to include certificate. |
DESCRIPTION: |
Apricot Kernel Oil is produced from the Apricot kernels (Prunus armeniaca).These kernels contain about 40-50% fatty oil which is gained by careful mechanical pressing of selected kernels and ensuing filtration.A possible full-refining step produces refined Apricot Kernel Oil. |
APPEARANCE, FLAVOR & COLOR |
This viscous clear oil is of a light-yellow to ochre color with a typical mild odor and taste. |
AVERAGE ANALYSIS: |
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IODINE VALUE: |
90 – 115 |
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REFRACTIVE INDEX (20◦ C): |
1,469 – 1,475 |
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ACID VALUE: |
Max. 0.6 |
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY: |
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SAPONIFICATION: |
185 – 195 |
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FATTY ACID COMPOSITION: |
PALMITIC ADIC |
C 16:0 |
4.0 – 7.5% |
PALMITOLEIC ACID |
C 16:1 |
0.1 – 1.5% |
STEARIC ACID |
C 18:0 |
0.5 – 3.0% |
OLEIC ACID |
C 18:1 |
54 – 70% |
LINOLEIC ACID |
C 18:2 |
12 – 35% |
LINOLENIC ACID |
C 18:3 |
Max. 1.0% |
ARACHIDIC ACID |
C 20:0 |
Max. 0.5% |
GADOLEIC ACID |
C 20:1 |
Max. 0.5% |
BEHENIC ACID |
C 22:0 |
Max. 0.5% |
REGISTRATIONS: |
CAS-No.: 72869-69-3 |
STORAGE: |
Light Protected, not above room temperature, in tightly sealed containers (nitrogen blanketed). |
USAGE: |
In cosmetics as a base oil for skin oils and creams where its stability is much appreciated (low rancidity).Likewise, Apricot Kernel Oil is used in pharmaceuticals and as a choice cooking oil. |
MARKINGS: |
As per the buyer specification suggested:
- COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
- MANUFACTURER
- IMPORTER
- BATCH NUMBER
- PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
- JULIAN DATE
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PACKAGING: |
Drums (55 or 58 gallon) |
DOCUMENTS: |
- Lot or batch numbers
- Date of Manufacture
- Certificate of Analysis
- Kosher Certificate, if required
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