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Praan Naturals Brazil Nut Oil

Praan Naturals Brazil Nut Oil is pressed from the nuts of the Bertholletia excelsa tree, also known as the Brazil nut tree. The tree is one of the largest in the Amazonian region, extending upwards to 50 meters in height. Inside the hard, wood-like outer casing of the fruit is an average of 10 to 21 Brazil nuts, arranged like the segments of an orange. Brazil nuts consist of approximately 67% oil, which Brazilian natives utilize in cooking and within skin and hair care applications. Organic Brazil Nut Oil possesses a unique fatty acid profile that includes omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, making it an ideal ingredient for inclusion within cosmetic, personal care and spa applications. Praan Naturals superior quality Brazil Nut Oil is refined. It is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive oil.

INCI Name: Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Functions: Emollient

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Non-GMO, Organic, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified, USDA Certified

Benefit Claims: Light Feel, Moisturizing

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Fixed & Carrier Oils

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Light Feel,

Moisturizing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lip Care Products

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner

Skin Care Applications

Massage Products,

Moisturizers,

Spa Treatments

Properties

Appearance
Low Viscosity Liquid at 25°C
Odor
Characteristic; Pleasant
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (20°C)1.460 - 1.480-SEISS 40°C
Relative Density (20°C)0.900 - 0.950-AOCS Cc 10a-25
Free Fatty Acids (as Oleic)max. 10.0mg KOH/gAOCS Ca 5a-40
Moisture & Volatilesmax. 1.0%AOCS Ca 2c-25
Peroxide Valuemax. 10.0mEq O2/kgAOCS Cd 8-53
AdditivesNone--
Saponification Value170 - 215mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3-25
Iodine Value100 - 130gI2/100gAOCS Cd 1-25 (93)
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C161 Palmitoleic0.1 - 0.5%-
C181 Oleic35 - 50%-
C182 Linoleic25 - 38%-
C183 Linolenic0.5 - 1.5%-
C200 Arachidic0.1 - 0.5%-
C220 Behenic0.1 - 0.5%-
C180 Stearic6 - 17%-
C160 Palmitic10 - 20%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Organic Certified,

USDA Certified