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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Stable delivery system with an optimized combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (1:3) for restoring skin health.
- Suitable for cold processing.
- Background
Our range of performance oils are sustainably sourced from natural botanicals and make excellent base emollients for a wide range of cosmetic applications. They offer enhanced oxidative stability and are suitable for low energy and/or or cold processing.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Baby Care Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 5% (Skin care)
- Application
Lipex Omega 3/6™ is designed for use in cosmetic and dermatological applications, mainly for sensitive skin and baby care. It can be used as an emollient and moisturizer both in emulsions and in anhydrous products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid Value max. 5 mgKOH/g IUPAC 2.201(m) Color 5 1/4" Red max. 2 - AOCS Cc 13j-97 Density (at 25°C) 0.91 g/cm3 Electronic density meter Fatty Acid Composition (C16:0) 4 % IUPAC 2.304 Fatty Acid Composition (C18:0) 4 % IUPAC 2.304 Fatty Acid Composition (C18:1) 70 % IUPAC 2.304 Fatty Acid Composition (C18:2) 11 - 18 % IUPAC 2.304 Fatty Acid Composition (C18:2) 7 % IUPAC 2.304 Fatty Acid Composition (C18:3) 1.5 - 3 % IUPAC 2.304 Fatty Acid Composition (C18:3) 7 % IUPAC 2.304 Hydroxyl Value 5 mgKOH/g AOCS Cd 13-60(m) Iodine Value Wijs 94 - 100 - IUPAC 2.205 Oil Stability Index (at 110°C) 19 h AOCS Cd 12b-92(m) Peroxide Value max. 1 meq/kg AOCS Cd 8b-90(m) Refractive Index (at 60°C) 1.456 - Automatic Refractometer Saponification Value 190 mgKOH/g IUPAC 2.202 Unsaponifiable Matter 1 % AOCS Ca 6a-40
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Shelf Life
Lipex Omega 3/6™ should be stored in dark, dry and odor free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.
When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is in drums two years and in plastic cans one year from the production date. Within this time Lipex Omega 3/6™ fulfills the shelf life specification.
Shelf Life Specification
- Peroxide value (meq/kg) max 5
- Acid value max 1.0