| 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 ORIGINMANUFACTURERIMPORTERBATCH NUMBERPURCHASE ORDER NUMBERJULIAN DATE |
| PACKAGING: |
Drums (55 or 58 gallon) |
| DOCUMENTS: |
Lot or batch numbersDate of ManufactureCertificate of AnalysisKosher Certificate, if required |
