Wheat Germ Oil
(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 light-yellow, fat-soluble natural oil is obtained from the germ of the wheat kernel. Twenty-eight pounds of wheat germ is required to produce one quart of oil. High in lecithin, vitamins A, D and E this oil is exceptional for treating dry and aging skin.
Wheat Germ Oil 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 Oil also contains smaller amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B (B1, B2, B3 and B6), Vitamin F and lecithin.
It is primarily used to moisturize and relieve dry, irritated skin. Wheat Germ Oil possesses cell regenerative properties that make it a good choice for anti-aging formulas.
Common Uses of Wheat Germ Oil
- Skin care products for dry and maturing skin
- Used as an emollient
- Antioxidant
Benefits of Wheat Germ Oil
- Treats dry and aging skin
- Regenerates cells
- Aids muscle and lymph function
- Relieves dermatitis symptoms
- Prevents and reduces scarring
WHEAT GERM OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 285 G/R
CHEMICAL NAME:WHEATGERM OIL
INCI NAME:TRITICUM VULGARE
CAS NUMBER:8006-95-6
EINECS NUMBER:232-281-2
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U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
|
Physical status at 25C° |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
|
Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<0.5 |
|
Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
115 – 140 |
|
Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
180 – 200 |
|
Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<2 |
|
Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5” ¼ |
50Y/5R |
|
Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<2 |
|
Density at 20C° |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.900 – 0.925 |
|
Cloud point |
°C |
AOCS Cc6-25 |
<10 |
|
Pour point |
°C |
ASTM D97-87 |
<2 |
|
Vitamin E |
% |
|
<0.3 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
|
Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
11 – 16 |
|
Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<1 |
|
Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<0.1 |
|
Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
1 – 6 |
|
Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
12 – 39 |
|
Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
30 – 57 |
|
Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
2 – 10 |
|
Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<1 |
|
Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.5 |
|
Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<1 |
|
Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<0.3 | |
