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INCI: Passiflora Edulis Oil

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Ref.: VHON19AF

Origin: The passion fruit is cultivated mainly on Brazil, Peru, Colombia.

The oil is obtained when its seed are cold pressed, holding approximately 3 % of an aromatic and brown-red reddish oil. The oil is filtered and refined to increase its quality regarding colour and odour.

 

Technical Information
 Specific gravity at 20° 0.890 - 0.950 g/cm3
 Acid value (in oleic acid) 5 % max
 Peroxide value max 10 meq/1000g
 Iodine value  115-150
 Saponification value  150-210 mgKOH/g
 Unsaponifiable  1 % max
 Myristic acid C14 : 0 < 0,2%
 Palmitic acid C16 : 0 5,0 - 15,0 %
 Palmitoleic acid C16 : 1 < 1,0 %
Stearic acid  C18 : 0 < 5,0 %
Oleic acid
 C18 : 110,0-22,0 %
Linoleic acid C18 : 2
55,0- 80,0 %
 Linolenic acid  C18 : 3< 8,0 %
Arachidic acid
 C20 : 0
< 0,7 %

 

Properties and Cosmetic Applications
Passion fruit oil due to its high concentration in linoleic acid composition can provide nutrition and moisturizing properties to cutaneous tegument, increasing the silky aspect and touch of the skin.
Creams, lotions and soaps with nutritive properties (personal care products).
Shampoos, hair masks and hair conditioners with moisturizing and nutritive properties (hair care products), Bath oils and oils massage for massage with muscular relaxant properties.

 

Packaging and Storage
Drum         190 Kg Net.
Storage     To store in a cool (8°C - 12 °C), dry and dark place.
Shelf life    18 months (consignment date).