Forestwise Organic FFL Kukui Nut Oil
- CAS Number
- 8015-80-3
- INCI Name
- Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Kukui Nut Oil is traditionally used in Indonesia as an emollient to protect the skin and hair of babies as well as adults. As a modern #RainforestValue product, it is now used in shampoos, body scrubs, hair oil, soaps and lip balms.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Emollient, Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
- Emolliency, Moisturizing, Rapid Absorption
- Emolliency
- Moisturizing
- Rapid Absorption
- Labeling Claims
Alcohol-free, Allergen-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Clean at Sephora, Cold-Pressed, Credo Clean Standard, Gluten-free, Halal, Heavy Metal-free, Metal-free, Natural, Non-Carcinogenic, Non-GMO, Non-Hazardous, Non-Mutagenic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Organic, Palm Oil-free, Palm free, Reprotoxic substance-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan; Alcohol-free; Allergen-free; BSE-free; CMR Substances-free; Clean at Sephora; Cold-Pressed; Credo Clean Standard; Gluten-free; Halal; Heavy Metal-free; Metal-free; Natural; Non-Carcinogenic; Non-GMO; Non-Hazardous; Non-Mutagenic; Not Listed In California Proposition 65; Organic; Palm Oil-free; Palm free; Reprotoxic substance-free; Solvent-free; TSE-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
COSMOS, Halal, IECIC (China), ISO 16128, REACH Exempt (Europe)
- Odor
- Characteristic with no rancid notes
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear yellow liquid
- Properties
Properties; Emollient; Wild harvested ingredient with proven moisturizing properties, containing omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.; Very dry oil which absorbs easily to leave moisturized skin.; Key Fatty Acids; Linoleic; Linolenic
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Product Code
- KEM001ORG
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Certifications
- Verified by ECOCERT
- COSMOS Approved
- REACH - exempt under Annex V
- Identification
- Also known as : Kemiri Nut Oil, Candlenut Oil
- Available Grades
- Crude
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Application Format
- Balm
- Bar
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Manufacturing Method
- Expeller pressed, no solvents added
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Cream
- Hair Care
- Hair Oil
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Bar Soaps
- Scrub
- Certifications and Compliance
- COSMOS
- Halal
- IECIC (China)
- ISO 16128
- REACH Exempt (Europe)
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Lip Care Products
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Moisturizing Agent
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linoleic Acid (LA, C18:2; Omega 6) | 20 - 50 | % | ISO 12966 |
| Linolenic Acid (ALA, C18:3; Omega 3) | 20 - 40 | % | ISO 12966 |
| Oleic Acid (C18:1; Omega 9) | 15 - 30 | % | ISO 12966 |
| Palmitic Acid (C16:0) | max. 10 | % | ISO 12966 |
| Stearic Acid (C18:0) | max. 10 | % | ISO 12966 |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 2 | mg KOH/g | WV.OIL.20, EN-ISO 6 60 |
| Iodine Value (Wij’s) | 140 - 160 | g I₂/100g | EN-ISO 3961 |
| Lovibond Red | max. 5.0 | 5¼ inch | WV.OIL.9, ISO 15305)"B" |
| Lovibond Yellow | max. 50 | 5¼ inch | WV.OIL.9, ISO 15305)"B" |
| Peroxide Value | max. 20 | Meq O₂/kg | ISO 3960 |
| Relative Density (at 45°C) | max. 6 | g/ml | WV.OIL22, ~ASTM D4052 |
| Slip Melting Point | 0.90 - 0.93 | °C | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
