PEACH KERNEL OIL
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATION
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Product Name
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Peach Kernel Oil
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Date
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20/07/2017
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Product Code
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Rev
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02
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Description
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Prunus Persica Kernel Oil is the oil expressed from the kernels of the Peach, Prunus persica, Rosaceae.
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Appearance
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Clear liquid pale yellow to yellow
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Odour
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Characteristic
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INCI Name
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Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
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CAS Number
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8002-78-6 / 8023-98-1 / 84012-34-0
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EC Number
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- / - / 281-678-7
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TEST SPECIFICATION
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ANALYTICAL TEST
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SPECIFICATION RANGE
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Colour (Lovibond 5.25” Cell)
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≤40y, 4.0r
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Specific Gravity @ 15.5°C (g/ml)
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0.909 – 0.921
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Refractive Index @ 20°C
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1.461 – 1.477
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Acid Value (mgKOH/g)
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≤ 2.0
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Free Fatty Acid (% As Oleic)
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≤ 1.0
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Saponification Value (mgKOH/g)
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185.0 – 195.0
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Iodine Value (mg/g)
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90.0 – 116.0
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Peroxide Value (Meq/Kg)
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≤ 10.0 (at time of production analysis)
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Fatty Acid Profile (%)
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C 16:0 Palmitic Acid
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3.0 – 8.0
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C 16:1 Palmitoleic Acid
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≤ 1.5
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C 18:0 Stearic Acid
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≤ 5.0
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C 18:1 Oleic Acid
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53.0 – 73.0
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C 18:2 Linoleic Acid
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20.0 – 35.0
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C 18:3 Linolenic Acid
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≤ 1.0
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STORAGE
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Store product in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight.
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STABILITY
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When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use.
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