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Biocosmethic Refined Pracaxi Oil

Pracaxi oil is obtained from the seeds of Pentaclethra macroloba, an Amazonian tree. It can be used to protect and moisturize the skin. Thanks to its content in bebenic acid, this oil is perfect for hair care. It is suitable to nourish and moisturize hair while managing hair styling thanks to its conditioning effect.

INCI Name: Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Functions: Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Nourishing Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Emolliency, Healing, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Skin Barrier

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Viscous Liquid to precipitated fraction
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Content Valuemax. 10.0mgKOH/gAM2.02100
C16:0 Palmitic Acid Contentmax. 5.0%AM6.20100
C18:0 Stearic Acid Contentmax. 5.0%AM6.20100
C18:1 Oleic Acid Content30-75%AM6.20100
C18:2 Linoleic Acid Contentmax. 25%AM6.20100
C18:3 Linolenic Acid Contentmax. 10%AM6.20100
C22:0 Behenic Acid Content10-30%AM6.20100
C24:0 Lignoceric Acid Content10-25%AM6.20100
Iodine Value60-110g/100gAM2.02300
Peroxide Valuemax. 10.0Meq O2 /KgAM2.02200

Technical Details & Test Data

Additional Information

Color or transparency of vegetable oils may evolve after production without affecting the properties of the product. In case of turbidity, filter before using.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 months
Storage and Handling

To be stored in hermetically closed vessels at a temperature between 10º and 25ºC, and protected from direct light and humidity.