Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 84012-44-2
- EC No.
- 281-689-7
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Wheat Germ oil is rich in natural vitamins and essential fatty acids
- Having a medium adsorption rate, Wheat Germ Oil leaves a slightly oily feeling on the skin
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Uses
- Cosmetics, personal care products
- Having antioxidant properties, wheat germ oil can be added to other carrier oils in order to extend their shelf life naturally
Properties
- Physical Form
- Taste
- Normal
- Odor
- Normal with its own characteristic aroma
- Typical Properties
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
FFA Oleic Acid | max. 0.5 | - | - |
Peroxide Value | max. 5.0 | meq O₂/kg | - |
Relative Density | 0.915 - 0.930 | g/cm³ | - |
Refractive Index | 1.469 - 1.479 | - | - |
Iodine Value | 120.0 - 140.0 | g l₂/100g | - |
Saponification Value | 180 - 195 | mg/KOH/g | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Palmitic Acid (C16:0) | 11.0 - 18.0 | - | - |
Stearic Acid (C18:0) | max. 4.0 | - | - |
Oleic Acid (C18:1) | 15.0 - 30.0 | - | - |
Linoleic Acid (C18:2) | 50.0 - 65.0 | - | - |
Linolenic Acid (C18:3) | 2.0 - 8.0 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.