BioNat Babassu
- CAS Number
- 91078-92-1
- EC Number
- 293-376-2
- INCI Name
- Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Our BABASSU OIL is solid at room temperature and shows similar texture to coconut oil. The fruit, also similar to coconut, contains 3 to 8 kernel with an oil content of 60-70%, and are wild harvestedin the amazonian forest, where it is grown naturally without any pesticides or fertilizers. BABASSU OIL is rich in tocopherols and tocotrienols. Its short fatty acids make its ideal for soaps, allowing the foam to be dense and rich. Besides, its short and saturated fatty acids allow the oil to be very stable.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Stabilizers
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Foaming Agent, Stabilizer
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Moisturizing, Texturizing; Anti-Bacterial; Antimicrobial; Moisturizing; Texturizing
- 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
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Yellow solid Oil at 20°C
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging and Storage
- Packaging
- 18 kg
- Storage
- Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original unopened packaging.
- Not Considered hazardous.
- Sun Care Applications
- After Sun Products
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Creams
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Oil
- Massage Products
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Lipstick
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Foaming Agent
- Stabilizer
- Cosmetic Applications
- BABASSU BUTTER is recommended for
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lip balms, color cosmetic 30-60%
- sun care / after sun care creams, milks 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 10-30%
- body butters, massage butters etc... 60-100%
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 15 | mg KOH/g |
| Iodine Value | 14 - 17 | g/I²/100 |
| Melting Point | 22 - 26 | °C |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10 | meq O²/kg |
| Saponification value | 240 - 255 | mg KOH/g |
Table 2 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Capric Acid C10:0 | 6 - 8 | % |
| Caprilic Acid C8:0 | 4 - 6 | % |
| Lauric Acid C12:0 | 43 - 47 | % |
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 1 - 3 | % |
| Miristic Acid C14:0 | 15 - 19 | % |
| Oleic Acid C18:1 | 12 - 18 | % |
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 5 - 9 | % |
| Satured | 85 | % |
| Unsaturated | 15 | % |
