Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 8001-26-1
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- How are Vegetable Oils Obtained?
Vegetable oils are obtained from cold or hot pressing. On the other hand, they can also be obtained from extraction, but it is preferable to opt for cold-pressed vegetable oils.
- Applications for Vegetable Oils
Uses in the cosmetics sector are usually as a prominent ingredient in the production of creams and homemade soaps. In addition, it is often combined with other oils to make products such as lotions or natural moisturizers for the skin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Color | max. 5 | GARDNER | AOCS Td 1 a 64 |
Acid Value | max. 1 | mg KOH/gr. | ISO 660 |
Saponification Value | 188 - 195 | mg KOH/gr. | ISO 3657 |
Iodine Value | min. 175 | gr.l/100 gr. | ISO 3961 |
Refractive Index (20ºC) | 1.479 - 1.484 | - | UNE 55015 |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Palmitic Acid (C-16) | 4 - 8 | % | - |
Stearic Acid (C-18) | 2 - 6 | % | - |
Oleic Acid (C-18:1) | 16 - 23 | % | - |
Linoleic Acid (C-18:2) | 13 - 18 | % | - |
Linolenic Acid (C-18:3) | 50 - 60 | % | - |
Other Fatty Acids | max. 1 | % | - |