Forestwise Organic FFL Kukui Nut Oil

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

Indonesia

INCI Name

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Moisturizing Agent

CAS No.

8015-80-3

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Fixed & Carrier Oils

Identification

Also known as : Kemiri Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil

Product Code

KEM001ORG

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency,

Moisturizing,

Rapid Absorption

Labeling Claims

Alcohol-free,

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

CMR Substances-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Cold-Pressed,

Credo Clean Standard,

Gluten-free,

Halal,

Heavy Metal-free,

Metal-free,

Natural,

Non-Carcinogenic,

Non-GMO,

Non-Hazardous,

Non-Mutagenic,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Organic,

Palm Oil-free,

Palm free,

Reprotoxic substance-free,

Solvent-free,

TSE-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Balm,

Bar,

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Bar Soaps,

Scrub

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Balm,

Lip Care Products

Hair Care Applications

Hair Oil,

Shampoos & Rinses

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Cream

Applications

• Creams
• Butters
• Balms
• Lip products
• Soaps
• Sunscreens
• Shampoos

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Odor

Characteristic with no rancid notes

Appearance

Clear yellow liquid

Typical Fatty Acid Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Linoleic Acid (LA, C18:2; Omega 6)	20 - 50	%	ISO 12966
Linolenic Acid (ALA, C18:3; Omega 3)	20 - 40	%	ISO 12966
Oleic Acid (C18:1; Omega 9)	15 - 30	%	ISO 12966
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)	max. 10	%	ISO 12966
Stearic Acid (C18:0)	max. 10	%	ISO 12966

Typical Analysis

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 2	mg KOH/g	WV.OIL.20, EN-ISO 6 60
Iodine Value (Wij’s)	140 - 160	g I₂/100g	EN-ISO 3961
Lovibond Red	max. 5.0	5¼ inch	WV.OIL.9, ISO 15305)"B"
Lovibond Yellow	max. 50	5¼ inch	WV.OIL.9, ISO 15305)"B"
Peroxide Value	max. 20	Meq O₂/kg	ISO 3960
Relative Density (at 45°C)	max. 6	g/ml	WV.OIL22, ~ASTM D4052
Slip Melting Point	0.90 - 0.93	°C	AOCS Cc 3-25

Properties

Properties 

• Emollient
• Wild harvested ingredient with proven moisturizing properties, containing omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.
• Very dry oil which absorbs easily to leave moisturized skin.

Key Fatty Acids

• Linoleic
• Linolenic

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

Halal,

IECIC (China),

ISO 16128,

REACH Exempt (Europe)

Certifications

• Verified by ECOCERT
• COSMOS Approved
• REACH - exempt under Annex V

Technical Details & Test Data

Manufacturing Method

Expeller pressed, no solvents added

Extraction Flowchart

Packaging & Availability

Grades Available

Crude

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years