Walnut Oil (Expeller Pressed)

Walnut Oil (Juglans Nigra) From the words “juglans” (god-like) and “nigra” (black)… The Walnut tree originated in the Himalayas, China, and Eastern Europe. Today Walnut trees are cultivated in most temperate regions for use as timber and food. The Walnut tree fruit and leaves have been used to make hair dye for many centuries. Many species of trees in this family produce edible nuts which are rich in oil - these include English walnuts, black walnuts, pecans and hickory nuts. This natural oil is light yellow in color, expeller pressed and can be used as an edible oil. Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and fatty acids, Walnut Oil is a most often used in cosmetic formulations as an active principal or carrier oil. Typically, Walnut Oil is a good source of Omerga-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as ALA (alpha linolenic acid). It has good moisturizing, anti-aging and regenerative properties. Common Uses of Walnut Oil Anti-wrinkle formulas Moisturizers for dry, normal and aging skin Hair color products Body oils Benefits of Walnut Oil Soothing and anti-itching Astringent properties WALNUT OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TRADE NAME:OBN 321 NC/R CHEMICAL NAME:WALNUT OIL INCI NAME:JUGLANS NIGRA U.M. Test Methods Range Physical status at 25C° Visual Liquid Acid value mgKOH/g AOCS Cd3a-63 <1.0 Iodine value gI2/100 AOCS Tg2a-64 120 – 140 Saponification value mgKOH/g ISO 3657-1988 190 – 200 Peroxide value meq02/Kg Internal method <2 Color Yellow/Red Lovibond cell 5” ¼ 50Y/5.0R Unsaponifiable matter % Internal method <1 Density at 20C° g/cc ASTM D1298-85 0.903 – 0.930 Fatty acids composition %(GLC): Lauric acid C12:0 <0.1 Myristic acid C14:0 <0.2 Palmitic acid C16:0 5 – 8 Palmitoleic acid C16:1 <1 Margaric acid C17:0 <0.1 Margaroleic acid C17:1 <0.1 Stearic acid C18:0 2 – 6 Oleic acid C18:1 25 – 35 Linoleic acid C18:2 45 – 60 Alpha-Linolenic acid C18:3 0.5 – 10 Arachidic acid C20:0 <0.5 Eicosanic acid C20:1 <0.5 Behenic acid C22:0 <0.3 Erucic acid C22:1 Tr.