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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 91078-92-1
- EC No.
- 293-376-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Babassu Oil is a nutrient rich oil similar to coconut oil that comes from the cold pressing of the seed of the Babassu palm tree, but is a far more lightweight oil. The oil is a solid at room temperature. The tree is found in the Amazon region of South America. The high content of fatty acids with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties make it extremely moisturizing, soothing and hydrating; great for wound healing and improving skin texture and great in hair products.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
- Babassu oil is used in a various range of cosmetic applications as an active principle or as a carrier. Being rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, it is a valuable ingredient in skin care products such as body milks, soaps, creams, lip balms, bath products and hair care products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild, Neutral
- Appearance
- White Pale yellow semi-solid
- Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Caproic Content 1 - 6 % - Caprylic Content 2 - 8 % - Lauric Content 40 - 50 % - Myristic Content 10 - 19 % - Palmitic Content 6 - 15 % - Stearic Content 1 - 8 % - Oleic Content 13 to 25 % - Linoleic Content 1 - 6 % - Total Saturated Fats Content 60 - 92 % - Total Monosaturated Content 10 - 22 % - Total Polyunsaturated Content 1 - 8 % - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Saponification Value 235 - 256 - - Melting Range 20 - 30 °C - Flash Point 280 °C - - Note
- The specifications and chemical composition of babassu can vary according to variety, climate, environment and country of origin.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in Californian Safe Program Proposition 65.
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated.
- Phthalates Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated. COMPANY REGULATORY STATEMENTS airtight container. Shelf Life: Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum five years.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Storage Condition
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container. Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum two years.