Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 223747-87-3
- Technologies
- Constituents
Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid.
- Production
- Part of plant used in production: Kernel
- Methods of production: Cold Pressed
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Features
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti-aging
- Anti-microbial
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Uses
- Argan oil is commonly used in hair care products to enhance hair health and hydration. It is also used in skin care treatments for eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, calluses, acne, sun damage, and wrinkles. Argan oil has rejuvenating properties useful for sun-damaged and mature skin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic medium nutty odor
- Typical Properties
- Fatty Acid Composition
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.908 - 0918 | g/cm³ | - |
Peroxide Value | max. 10.0 | meq O₂/kg | - |
Acid Value | max. 4.0 | mg KOH/g | - |
Specific Absorbance | max. 0.6 | - | - |
Iodine Value | 90 - 100 | - | - |
Cholesterol | max. 0.2 | % | - |
Campesterol | max. 1.5 | - | - |
Stigmasterol | max. 1.0 | - | - |
Avensterol | 4.0 - 7.0 | - | - |
Stigmasta-8.22-Dien 3B-Ol | 2.0 - 6.0 | - | - |
Spinasterol | 34.0 - 44.0 | - | - |
Schottenol | 44.0 - 50.0 | - | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Palmitic Acid | 10.0 - 15.0 | % | - |
Stearic Acid | 4.3 - 7.2 | % | - |
Oleic Acid | 43.0 - 50.0 | % | - |
Linoleic Acid | 29.3 - 37.0 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories