INCI: Orbignya Oleifera Oil
CAS N°.: 91078-92-1
EINECS N°.: 293-376-2 |   |
Ref.: VHON08RF
Babassu oil is obtained from the palm fruit, alternative to coconut oil, by mechanical pressing and full refining.
The refined oil is clear with a typical mild odor and taste.
The fruit, rather similar to a coconut, contains 3 to 8 kernels with an oil content of 60-70%.
Babassu oil has a triglyceridestructure with fatty acids, a sterol-rich unsaponifiable fraction, tocopherols and tocotrienols. Technical Information |  Refractive index at 20°C |  |  1,448 –1, 451 | |  Acid value |  |  1 max | |  Peroxide value |  |  5 max | |  Iodine value |  |  10 - 18 | |  Saponification value |  |  245 - 256 | |  Unsaponifiable |  |  1,2 % max | Caprylic acid
| Â C8 : 0Â | Â 2.6 - 7.3 | | Capric acid | Â C10 : 0 | Â 1.2 - 7.6 | Lauric acid
| Â C12 : 0Â | 40.0 - 55.0 | Mystiric acid
| Â C14 : 0 | Â 11.0 - 27.0 | | Palmitic acid | Â C16 : 0 | Â 5.2 - 11.0 | | Stearic acid | Â C18 : 0 | Â 1.8 - 7.4 | | Oleic acid | Â C18 : 1 | Â 9.0 - 20.0 | Linoleic acid
| Â C18 : 2 | Â 1.4 - 6.6 |
Properties and Cosmetic Applications
Emollient, Lubricating agent, Pigment dispersant, Lipophile substance solvent, Skin penetration activator.
Softening, conditioning properties plus emulsion and foam stabilizing agent.
Ideal for cosmetic and make-up preparations, body and hair, hygiene products, esp baby products, sun tan oils, lotions. Packaging and Storage
Drum:Â Â Â Â Â Â 190 Kg Net.
Storage:   To store in a cool (8°C - 12 °C), dry and dark place.
Shelf life:Â 18 months (consignment date).
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Vegetable Oils 
