Catania Oils Golden Jojoba Oil

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

Argentina

INCI Name

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient

CAS No.

90045-98-0

EC No.

289-964-3

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Fixed & Carrier Oils

Ingredient Statement

Jojoba Oil

Process Flow

This oil is the liquid wax produced in the seed of the Jojoba shrub, Simmondsia chinensis. Cold pressed; filtered.

Status of Ingredient Statement

Jojoba Oil is considered Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Glutamate Free, BSE Free. This product is not tested on animals.

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency,

Good Oxidative Stability,

Hair Conditioning,

Moisturizing

Labeling Claims

BSE-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Cold-Pressed,

Credo Clean Standard,

Glutamate-Free,

Gluten-free,

Lactose-free,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Not Tested on Animals,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Moisturizers

Applications

Jojoba Oil is used in the Cosmetics industry as a natural additive in lotions, moisturizers, hair shampoos and conditioners because of its inherent emolliency, moisturization, and oxidative stability properties.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Bright yellow liquid (at 20°C)

Typical Fatty Acid Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Palmitic Acid	max. 3	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91
Palmitoleic Acid	max. 1	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91
Oleic Acid	max. 15	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91
Gadolcic Acid	max. 80	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91
Behenic Acid	max. 1	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91
Erucic Acid	max. 20	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91
Nervonic Acid	max. 3	%	AOCS Ce 1e-91

Typical Analysis

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 9	Gardner	AOCS Td la-64
Peroxide Value	max*. 2	mEq/kg	AOCS Cd 8b-90
lodine Value	79 - 90	cg/g	AOCS Cd Id-92
Refractive Index (at 20°C)	1.460 - 1.486	—	AOCS Standard Methods
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)	0.8520 - 0.8690	—	AOCS Standard Methods
Saponification Value	88 - 96	mg KOH/gr	AOCS Standard Methods
Unsaponifiable matter	max. 55	%	AOCS Standard Methods
Acid Value	max. 2	—	AOCS Standard Methods
Free Fatty Acids	max. 1	% oleic	AOCS CA 5A-40

Nutritional Information:

Jojoba Oil is non-digestible by the human body, and, therefore, non-caloric.

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Information

Jojoba Oil is Proposition 65 compliant, meets CONEG requirements, registered and compliant with Public Health & Safety.

• CAS #: 61789-91-1/ 90045-98-0
• EC #: 289-964-3
• INCI Name: Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

FDA Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 and FSMA of 2011 Registration #-----3438

Non GMO Statement

Golden Jojoba Oil is not derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO).

Sewer Sludge and Irradiation

Catania-Spagna oil products are not exposed to, nor cultivated in, sewage sludge during production and subsequent processing. The oil is not exposed to any irradiation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging & Availability

Contact our Sales Representative about packaging options and product availability.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage & Shelf Life

Store at 65° - 75°F in a dry and odor-free environment. The shelf-life is 2 years from date of manufacture in unopened containers.