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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product code
- K0846
- Manufacturing Method
- O&3 can confirm Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is Cold Pressed.
- Origin
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed Origin is Zimbabwe.
- Product Status
- Pure & Natural
- Functionality
- A Highly Moisturizing & absorbing, natural emollient which is known to restore elasticity in the skin.
- Powerful Anti-oxidant Properties.
- Rich in oleic acid making it a great skin repair ingredient.
- Wild harvested & produced by a small Zimbabwe community.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Soft butter (at Cool Temperature), Oily liquid (at Room Temperature)
- Analytical Properties
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 10.0 | — | — |
| Free Fatty Acid | max. 5.0 | % | — |
| Iodine Value | 60.0 - 80.0 | — | — |
| Peroxide Value | max. 20.0 | mEq O₂/kg | — |
| Saponification Value | 190.0 - 210.0 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Linoleic (C18:2) | 26.0 - 31.0 | — | — |
| Linolenic (C18:3) | max. 1.5 | — | — |
| Oleic (C18:1) | 25.0 - 40.0 | — | — |
| Palmitic (C16:0) | 30.0 - 45.0 | — | — |
| Stearic (C18:0) | 6.0 - 8.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Alcohol Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free of Alcohol.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed has not been Animal Tested for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of the company, nor has any of its component parts named in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook (11th Edition), 31st December 1990.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed 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 Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
- CITES Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
- Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is NOT classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic according to regulation 1272/2008.
- Cosmetic Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed 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 Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
- GMO (IP) Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.
- HACCP & GMP Statement
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
- Kosher
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not Kosher Certified.
- Leaping Bunny
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed 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.
- Palm Status
- O&3 can confirm that palm oil has not been used in the process of manufacturing Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed.
- Parabens Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from Parabens.
- Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
- REACH Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed 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 Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed.
- SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
- The Oil Factor
- O&3 presents Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. Produced by a small community in Zimbabwe, this cold pressed oil is produced by harvesting the fruit from the tree and extracting the seeds from the kernels. The oil has a rich fatty acid profile making it a great ingredient for soaps, moisturizers, lip balms. It is high in palmitic & oleic acid making it a super antioxidant ingredient. It is perfectly suited for a direct to skin moisturizer as an easy absorber of the skin; it is high moisturizing & absorbing, natural emollient which is known to restore elasticity in the skin.
- Vegan
- O&3 can confirm that Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is suitable for Vegans.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 Months