Almond Oil, Sweet
(Prunus Dulcis)
From the Latin words “prunus” (plum tree) and “dulcis” (sweet)…
Although native to the Middle East, Sweet Almonds are now cultivated in California and the Mediterranean.
Another common use of Sweet Almond Oil is as an ingredient in laxatives.
One of the most widely used carrier oils, Sweet Almond Oil has similar chemical characteristics as peach kernel, apricot kernel and hazelnut oils.
With a high amount of olein, as well as smaller proportions of linoleic acid, Sweet Almond oil improves the spreadability of creams, lotions and other oils, enhancing the skin, leaving it smooth and soft. Due to its emollient properties, this oil is suitable for all skin types as it helps relieve itching and irritation caused by dry skin. This expeller pressed oil contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E and is considered to be non-irritating making a good base oil for many products.
Common Uses of Sweet Almond Oil
- Creams, lotions and bath oils
- Soap
- Massage oils
Benefits of Sweet Almond Oil
- Excellent emollient
- Alleviates dry skin
- Soothes inflammation
- Relieves itching caused by eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
- Soothes sunburn
SWEET ALMOND OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBN 480 MR
CHEMICAL NAME: SWEET ALMOND OIL
INCI NAME: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS
CAS NUMBER: 8007-69-0
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| |
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25Co |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<0.5 |
| Iodine value |
gI 2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
95 - 109 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
190 -200 |
| Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<5 |
| Color |
Gardner |
AOCS 1a 64-82 |
<5 |
| Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<0.7 |
| Density at 20Co |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.910 - 0.920 |
| Cloud point |
oC |
AOCS Cc 6-25 |
<-10 |
| Pour point |
oC |
ASTM D97-87 |
<-15 |
| Absorbance |
|
264nm/276nm |
0.2 - 6.0 |
Fatty acids composition % (GLC):
| Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
4 - 9 |
| Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.6 |
| Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.2 |
| Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
0.5 - 3 |
| Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
62 - 86 |
| Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
20 - 30 |
| Alpha-Linoleic acid |
C18:3 |
<0.4 |
| Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<0.2 |
| Eicosenoic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.3 |
| Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.2 |
| Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<0.1 |
Sterols composition (%):
| Cholesterol |
<0.7 |
| Campesterol |
<4 |
| Stigmaterol |
<3 |
| Beta Sitosterol |
73 - 87 |
| Delta 5 avenasterol |
>5 |
| Delta 7 avenasterol |
<3 |
| Delta 7 stigmasterol |
<3 |
| Fucosterol |
<2 |
| Brassicasterol |
<0.3 | |
