Synonyms : Amygdalus communis var dulcis, Amygdalus dulcis, Prunus communis, Almond Sweet Oil
INCI Name: Prunus amygdalus (almond sweet) oil
Country of origin: India / Canada
Plant part used:Seeds/kernels
Method of Extraction:Cold-pressed
Family : N.O. Umbelliferae
Apearance:Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid.
Perfumery Note: Base
Solubility : Soluble in Alcohols,Essential Oils and insoluble in water
Relative Density: 0.910 – 0.920 @°C
Refractive Index: 1.472 – 1.473 @°C
Free Fatty Acids: <0.1 %
% Unsaponifiables: <0.7 %
Saponification Value: 190 – 200
Iodine Value: 95 – 109
Peroxide Value: <5 %
Total Saturated: 5 – 12.6
Total Monounsaturated: 62 – 87
Total Polyunsaturated: 20 – 30.4
Palmitic Acid: 4 – 9
Stearic Acid: 0.5 – 3
Oleic Acid: 62 – 86
Linoleic Acid: 20 – 30
Major Components: Palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, stearic, oleic, linoleic, a-linoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic, behenic and erucic acids, cholesterol, campesterol, stigmaterol, b-sitosterol, avenasterol, stigmasterol, fucosterol and brassicasterol.
Aromatherapy Uses:Sweet Almond is a very popular, all purpose carrier oil. It is used by manufacturers, aromatherapists, and massage therapists.
Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils
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