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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product code
- K0857
- Manufacturing Method
- O&3 can confirm Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is Cold Pressed.
- Origin
- O&3 can confirm Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed origin is Poland.
- Functionality
- A good emollient & absorbs beautifully into ones skin.
- High in Linoleic Acid. Rich in antioxidants & essential fatty acids.
- A super skin repair oil; great for anti-aging (anti-wrinkle) creams.
- A fantastic ingredient for your shampoo, due to its ability to give shine & strength to the hair molecules.
- A very light oil & quick absorber.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Hair Care Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Clear oily liquid
- Analytical Properties
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 5.0 | — | — |
| Peroxide Value | max. 20.0 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.470 - 1.479 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.900 - 0.930 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Linoleic (C18:2) | 44.0 - 55.0 | — | — |
| Linolenic (C18:3) | max. 2.0 | — | — |
| Oleic (C18:1) | 25.0 - 36.0 | — | — |
| Palmitic (C16:0) | 4.0 - 10.0 | — | — |
| Stearic (C18:0) | max. 3.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Alcohol Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free of Alcohol.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
- CITES Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
- Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
- O&3 can confirm that Quince 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 Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is NOT classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic according to regulation 1272/2008.
- Cosmetic Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince 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 Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is NOT a food grade item, however is suitable for cosmetic application.
- Gluten Free
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
- GMO (IP) Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
- Kosher
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is not Kosher Certified.
- Leaping Bunny
- O&3 can confirm that Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince 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 Quince 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 to this product.
- Palm Status
- O&3 can confirm that no palm oil has been used in the process of manufacturing Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed.
- Parabens Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from Parabens.
- Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
- REACH Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince 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 Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed.
- SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
- The Oil Factor
- O&3 presents Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This delicate & light cold pressed oil is a great new addition to our range. We tend to direct this ingredient towards face-care formulations. This oil is rich in antioxidants & essential fatty acids. Due to its hi-linoleic content, it makes it a super skin repair oil; great for anti-aging (anti-wrinkle) creams or simply use it directly on your skin. As mentioned already, the oil is very light making it very easy to formulate with, it is also a super absorber when applied directly to the skin.
- Vegan
- O&3 can confirm that Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed is suitable for Vegans.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months