Apricot Butter
(Prunus Armeniaca)
From the Latin words “prunus” (plum tree) and “aremniaca” (of Armenia)...
Currently commercially grown in France, the Apricot Kernel is a 30-foot deciduous tree native to China. Eventually, it was transported to the Middle East and then found its way to the U.S. in the 1700s.
Today crushed Apricot Kernels are commonly used as a facial mask to soften the skin, according to Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy and Massage.
In addition, Apricot Kernel Oil is used as an antitussive, anti-asthmatic and to treat tumors in traditional Chinese medicine.
This butter possess all of the same natural properties of Apricot Kernel Oil and is known for its skin nourishing benefits.
A moisturizing butter high in both Vitamins A and E, Apricot Butter is great emollient for aging skin. It nourishes and helps to revitalize and soothe your skin. Absorbing quickly into the skin it provides a smooth, non-greasy feeling. Off-white to light beige in color this butter has a softness rating of 5.
Common Uses of Apricot Butter
- Balms
- Soaps
- Creams
- Lotions
Benefits of Apricot Butter
- Contains Vitamins A and E
- High level of potassium
- Anti-aging
- Nourishing
- Emollient
- Absorbs quickly
- Non-greasy
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBNA39
CHEMICAL NAME: APRICOT BUTTER
INCI NAME: PRUNUS ARMENIACA
CAS NUMBER: N/A
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| |
U.M. |
Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25oC |
|
Visual |
Solid |
| Color |
|
Visual |
Yellowish |
| Melting point |
oC |
NFT60-121 |
38 - 48 |
| Dropping point |
oC |
NFT60-102 |
39 - 49 |
| Solidification point |
oC |
NFT60-128 |
36 - 47 |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
NFT60-204 |
1 - 4 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
NFT60-206 |
130 - 155 |
| Iodine value |
gI2/100g |
NFISO3961 |
55 - 75 | |
