BioNat Kalahari-Melon-Seed
- CAS Number
- 90244-99-8
- EC Number
- 290-802-9
BioNat Kalahari-Melon-Seed is a triglyceride oil, cold pressed from the seeds of Citrullus lanatus of the Cucurbitaceae family that originate from the Kalahari region in southern Africa. The oil is filtered and has a pale yellow color. It is light and quickly penetrates the skin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Benefit Claims
Moisturizing, Penetrating, Rejuvenating, Soothing; Moisturizing; Penetrating; Rejuvenating; Soothing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Naturally Derived; Organic; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging and Storage
Store in a cool dark place in a closed container with minimal headspace.
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Massage Products
- Cosmetic Applications
Analysis of the oil shows that linoleic acid is present in the highest concentration, followed by oleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Kalahari melon oil contains a high level of y-tocopherol (70.56 mg/100g), followed by a-tocopherol (25.94 mg/100g), which provide anti-oxidant properties as well as a reasonably good shelf life. Kalahari melon oil is high in anti-oxidants and is used in the cosmetic industry for the manufacture of moisturizing and rejuvenating skincare products. Kalahari Melon oil is used in massage oils and body creams and has soothing characteristics. In Central America and India the oil is applied to lesions, sores and ulcers. Traditionally it has been used medicinally as a diuretic, for treating urinary diseases and fever.
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density at 20°C | 0.906 | g/cm3 |
| Iodine value (Wijs) | 119.8 - 125.0 | — |
| Refraction Index at 25°C | 1.47 | — |
| Saponification value | 173.20 - 204.44 | mg KOH/g |
| Specific gravity at 25°C | 0.93 | — |
