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Biocosmethic Refined Meadowfoam Oil

CAS Number
169407-13-5
Chemical Family
Fatty Acids

Refined Meadowfoam Oil Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, Meadowfoam oil contains more than 56% of of icosenoic acid, more than 11% of docosenoic acid (omega 9 fatty acid) and at least 13% of docosadienoic acid. Thanks to its composition, meadowfoam oil is able to penetrate and repair skin and hair fiber. It is widely used in cosmetic for its moisturizing properties and its stability to oxidation.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
  • Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Conditioners & Emollients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
  • Fixed & Carrier Oils

Other characteristics

Functions

Anti-Aging Agent, Conditioner, Moisturizing Agent, Nourishing Agent, Restoring Agent

Benefit Claims

Anti-Aging, Conditioning, Emolliency, Frizz Control, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Repairing, Shine & Radiance; Anti-Aging; Conditioning; Emolliency; Frizz Control; Moisturizing; Nourishing; Repairing; Shine & Radiance

Labeling Claims

COSMOS Approved, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; COSMOS Approved; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Ingredient Origin
  • Natural Origin, Plant Origin
  • Natural Origin
  • Plant Origin
Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001
Odor
Characteristic
Markets
Personal Care
Shelf LIfe
12 months
Soluble In
Oils
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
  • Balm
  • Bar
  • Rinse Off
  • Stick
Storage and Handling

To be stored in hermetically closed vessels at a temperature between 10º and 25ºC, and protected from direct light and humidity.

Additional Information

Color or transparency of vegetable oils may evolve after production without affecting the properties of the product. In case of turbidity, filter before using.

Skin Care Applications
Massage Products
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps
Certifications and Compliance
ISO 9001
Cosmetics
  • Lip Balm
  • Lipstick
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Anti-Aging Agent
  • Conditioner
  • Moisturizing Agent
  • Nourishing Agent
  • Restoring Agent

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Acid Content Valuemax. 2.0mgKOH/gAM2.02100
C20:1 Icosenoic Acid Content56.0-66.0%AM6.20100
C22:1 Docosenoic Acid Content Δ5 + Δ13 (%)11.0-22.0%AM6.20100
C22:2 Docosadienoic Acid Content13.0-23.0%AM6.20100
Iodine Value85.0-100.0g/100gAM2.02300
Peroxide Valuemax. 5.0Meq O2 /KgAM2.02200

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