Apricot Oil (Refined)

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:
     
IODINE VALUE: 90 – 115  
REFRACTIVE INDEX (20◦ C): 1,469 – 1,475  
ACID VALUE: Max. 0.6  
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:    
SAPONIFICATION: 185 – 195  
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:

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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