Avocado Oil (Persea Gratissima)
From the Greek word "persea" (tree) and the Latin word "gratissima" (very pleasing) . . .
Discovered by the Spaniards during the 15th century, the avocado tree originates from the subtropical Americas. Today it can also be found throughout Spain and Europe.
At one time, Avocado Oil was believed to be an aphrodisiac. In addition, it's been used as a hair pomade to stimulate hair growth.
Current speculation among researchers is that Avocado Oil may mobilize and increase the collagen of connective tissue.
The natural oil is expeller pressed from the fleshy poriton of the avocado fruit and is greenish in color with a faint odor. Primary uses include cosmetics, high-grade salad oil, hair conditions and suntan lotions.
Commonly used in the cosmetic industry because it soothes skin and helps transport active substances into the skin, Avocado Oil has high concentrations of Vitamins A, D and E.
Avocado Oil has the highest penetration rate among similar oils (corn, soybean, solive and almond) and is comprised mostly of oleic, linoleic, and linoleinc acids, as well as palmitic and palmitoleic acids, lecithin, phytosterol and carnotinoids.
Common Uses of Avocado Oil
- Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions, such as cleansing creams, moisturizers, lipsticks, makeup bases, bath oils, sunscreens and suntan lotions
- Effective as an emollient and carrier oil
- Treats minor skin irritations
- Ranked best sunscreen by the Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology when compared to other naturally derived oils
Benefits of Avocado Oil
- Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
- Keeps skin moist and smooth
- Contains high concentrations of Vitamins A, D and E
- Soothes sensitive skin, especially scaly skin and scalps
- Acts as a natural bactericidal
AVOCADO OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 243 AW/R
CHEMICAL NAME:AVOCADO OIL
INCI NAME:PERSEA GRATISSIMA
CAS NUMBER:8024-32-6
EINECS NUMBER:232-428-0
| |
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 24Co |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3A-63 |
<0.5 |
| Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
75 - 95 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
180 - 195 |
| Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<2 |
| Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5-1/4" |
50Y/5R |
| Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<3 |
| Density at 20Co |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.910 - 0.925 |
| Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.460 - 1.480 |
| Cloud point |
oC |
AOCS Cc6-25 |
<0 |
| Pour point |
oC |
ASTM D97-87 |
<-4 |
Fatty acids composition % (GLC):
| Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
<0.5 |
| Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<1 |
| Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
4 - 10 |
| Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
0.1 - 2 |
| Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.1 |
| Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<0.1 |
| Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
0.5 - 3 |
| Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
60 - 80 |
| Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
10 - 20 |
| Alpha-Linoleic acid |
C18:3 |
<1.0 |
| Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<0.5 |
| Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.5 |
| Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.5 |
| Eurcic acid |
C22:1 |
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