Wheat Germ Butter
(Triticum Vulgare)
From the classical name for wheat “vulgare” (common)…
The Wheat Germ plant is native to West Asia.
It takes 28 pounds of Wheat Germ to produce one quart of Wheat Germ Oil.
The wheat germ contains 25% of protein, minerals and vitamins and is milled to product white flour.
This hard to find butter is derived from wheat germ oil using the unsaponifiable fraction and hydrogenated oil and is loaded with Vitamin E necessary for healthy skin.
Wheat Germ butter contains the same Vitamin E content as Wheat Germ Oil which is an antioxidant with more Vitamin E than any other natural oil making it more resistant to light and heat than other vegetable oils. Wheat Germ butter also contains smaller amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B (B1, B2, B3 and B6), Vitamin F and lecithin.
Since the wheat germ itself has an oil content of 10%, this butter is has a very light feel on the skin, penetraing quickly. It is yellow-white in color and is very soft with a rating of 3. Use this butter in your products to add moisture and relieve dry skin.
Common Uses of Wheat Germ Butter
- Soap
- Lotions
- Creams
- Body Bars
Benefits of Wheat Germ Butter
- Treats dry and aging skin
- Regenerates cells
- Aids muscle and lymph function
- Relieves dermatitis symptoms
- Prevents and reduces scarring
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBNG41
CHEMICAL NAME: WHEAT GERM BUTTER
INCI NAME: TRITICUM VULGARE
CAS NUMBER: N/A
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| |
U.M. |
Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25oC |
|
Visual |
Solid |
| Color |
|
Visual |
Pale white |
| 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 |
135 - 155 |
| Iodine value |
gI2/100g |
NF ISO 3961 |
55 - 75 | |
