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Composition Materials Co Inc Apricot Scrub

Apricot scrub is produced from carefully ground apricot pit shells. Apricot is an all-natural, sustainably-sourced, biodegradable raw ingredient that is widely used in cleansing scrubs, soaps and exfoliation formulations.

INCI Name: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder

Functions: Exfoliant (Physical)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
68650-44-2
EC No.
272-046-1

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Product Highlights

Composition Materials manufactures all-natural Apricot Scrub. Apricot is commonly used in cosmetics formulations, personal care products, exfoliants and soaps. Apricot is an excellent replacement for plastic microbeads. Composition Materials has supplied the Cosmetics Industry for over 30 years with sustainably-sourced exfoliants for personal care and body & bath products. Contact us at 800-262-7763 for assistance, product selection and information. Available services: sterilization, custom grades and custom packaging.

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Applications
  • Cosmetics Formulations
  • Skin Care
  • Soaps
  • Exfoliants

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Moisture Content (80°C for 15hrs)7 - 11%
Dry Packing Density22 - 74lbs/ft3
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cellulose Content22 - 39%
Lignin Content24 - 42%
Ash Content0.5 - 3%
Standard Sizes
Standard Seive Specifications (% Through Screen)
Product
U.S. Screen
35/60 40/60 60/100 60/200
#20 Mesh 100% (min)      
#30 Mesh   100% (min)    
#35 Mesh 85% (min)   100% (min) 100% (min)
#40 Mesh   90% (min)    
#50 Mesh        
#60 Mesh 20% (max) 15% (max) 85% (min) 85% (min)
#100 Mesh 1% (max)   20% (max)  
#200 Mesh     1% (max) 10% (max)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 50 lb. Bags
  • 40 Bags / Pallet
  • 2,000 lb. Supersack
  • Small Drums & Large Drums