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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Functionality
- An excellent emollient.
- Calms & protects against dry skin.
- Aids in relieving skin & scalp irritation, both inflammation and itching.
- Gives hair that extra shine.
- Product code
- K0541
- Product Status
- Pure & Natural
- Origin
- O&3 can confirm Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed origin is Germany.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic, Oily
- Appearance
- Oily liquid
- Analytical Properties
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 5.0 | - | - |
| Iodine Value | 100.0 - 144.0 | - | - |
| Peroxide Value | max. 20.0 | mEq O₂/kg | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.471 - 1.478 | - | - |
| Saponification Value | 170.0 - 200.0 | mg(KOH)/g | - |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.912 - 0.925 | - | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Linoleic (C18:2) | 40.0 - 65.0 | - | - |
| Linolenic (C18:3) | max. 1.0 | - | - |
| Oleic (C18:1) | 15.0 - 28.0 | - | - |
| Palmitic (C16:0) | 11.0 - 20.0 | - | - |
| Stearic (C18:0) | 1.5 - 5.0 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Alcohol Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is free of Alcohol.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed has not harmed or inflicted any cruelty on animals or people in its production process.
- BSE/TSE Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived from Animal Origin, therefore a BSE/TSE statement is not applicable.
- Calif Proposition 65
- O&3 can confirm to their best of their knowledge that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed Oil does not contain any contaminants or bi-products known to the State of California that may cause cancer or reproductive toxity as listed under proposition 65 State Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act.
- Chloramphenicol Residue
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
- CITES Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
- Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed complies with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; classification, labeling & packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
- CMR Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is NOT classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic according to regulation 1272/2008.
- Cosmetic Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed Oil is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
- Food Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is NOT a food grade product, however it is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009). Food Grade ingredients are available on request.
- Gluten Free
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
- GMO (IP) Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.
- HACCP & GMP Statement
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed has been produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a HACCP system.
- Halal
- O&3 can confirm this product is NOT Halal certified, however it does not contain any animal derived product or ingredient.
- Irradiation Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
- Kosher
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is not Kosher Certified.
- Leaping Bunny
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed complies with the criteria of the Humane Cosmetics Standard & has not been tested or re-tested on animals for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of O&3.
- Microbiological & PAH Status & Heavy Metals & Pesticides
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed does not have a micro specification because the product was sterilized in the production process. We can confirm that there is no detectable amounts of pesticides. It is produced from natural raw material and complies within the limits of the oil-related requirements of European Regulation 1881/2006 regarding heavy metals, dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, Benzo-a-pyrene & PAH.
- Mycotoxins Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is compliant with the requirements of the Regulation (EC) N° 1881/2006. We can confirm this product is free from: Aflatoxins, Ergot alkaloids, Patulin, Alternaria toxins, Ochratoxin A, Fusarium toxins.
- Nanomaterials Status
- O&3 can confirm with reference to Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed that NO Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.
- Organic
- Not applicable to this product. Organic versions are available on request.
- Palm Status
- O&3 can confirm that no palm oil has been used in the process of manufacturing Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed.
- Parabens Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is free from Parabens.
- Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
- REACH Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed supplied is exempt as per Annex IV & V according to EU regulations 1907/2006. This product is not chemically modified, it comes under derogation pursuant to EU regulation 987/2008, Annex II, #9. Hence registration is not required for this product. We can also confirm that none of the substances on the SVHC candidate list can be verified in a concentration of >0.1% in our product.
- Residual Solvents
- O&3 can confirm that NO solvents or preservatives have been used in the production of Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed.
- SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
- The Oil Factor
- O&3 presents Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed. A highly unsaturated & high triglyceride oil. A lightly colored oil that holds it own effectively at high & low temperatures. Its versatility is enriched in all the right fatty acids thanks to the lightly cold pressed process it goes through. Commonly used as a hair care ingredient adding plenty of shine to ones hair
- Vegan
- O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed Oil is suitable for Vegans. BSE/TSE Status O&3 can confirm that Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived from Animal Origin, therefore a BSE/TSE statement is not applicable.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 Months