Organic Apricot Kernel Oil
- Product Information
- Product : Apricot Kernel Oil
- Latin : Prunus armeniaca
- Constituents/ Plant Part : Kernel Oil
- CAS Number : 72869-69-3
- EINECS Number : 273-313-5
- INCI Name : Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel Oil)
- Cultivation Technique : Organic
- Country of Origin 1 : Turkey
- Organic Certification Body : Soil Association
- Production Process : Refined, bleached and deodorized triglyceride oil mechanically extracted from apricot kernels. (Extracted below 60°C cold pressed)
- *Please note that the country of origin may differ from that specified due to seasonal shortages
- Organoleptic Description
- Appearance : Clear oily slightly yellow liquid
- Aroma : Indistinct almost odourless
- Flavour : Indistinct oily
- Physical Characteristics
- Palmitic Acid : 5.0 - 8.0
- Palmitoleic Acid : Max 1.0
- Oleic Acid : 62.0 - 76.0
- Linoleic Acid : 22.0 - 32.0
- Linolenic Acid : Max 0.50
- Stearic Acid : Max 3.0
- Fatty Acid Profile (Major Acids) % - Typical Values
- Physical Characteristics
- Free Fatty Acid % : Max 2.0
- Peroxide Value (meq/kg) : Max 7.0
- Iodine Value : 96 - 109
- Relative Density : 0.914 - 0.920 @ 20°C
- Refractive Index : 1.469 - 1.473 @ 20°C
- This data is provided for your information only. It is based on technical information currently available and is not all-inclusive.
- This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied.
- Shelf Life
- 12 months under unopened conditions from date of purchase.
- Once opened, up to 12 months dependant upon the conditions of storage.
- Packaging
- 180kg drums unless otherwise specified
- Recommended Storage
- Protect from exposure to, light, moisture and pests.
- Do not expose to extreme temperatures and keep tightly sealed.
- Organic Certification
- Organic Partners is certified by the Soil Association for the importation, processing and distribution of the named product.
- Soil Association Certification Number : P9397
- Declaration
- I declare that the information given is believed to be correct as of the date : 26 Jan 2007
- Name: Mike Brook
- Position: Managing Director
