Pomegranate Seed Oil
Description
It is an oily liquid which is fatty oil by supercritical CO2 extraction from the seeds of punica granatum L. It’s insoluble in water，soluble in ethanol, miscible with ether, chloroform and with oils and fats
Chemical structure：
Synonyms: PUNICIC ACID;9(Z),11(E),13(Z)-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;(9Z,11E,13Z)-9,11,13-Octadecatrienoic acid;(9Z,11E,13Z)-Octadeca-9,11,13-trienoic acid;Trichosanic acid;Trichosanic acid【C18】
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Treatment: No ETO;No irradiation
Certifications: Kosher Certified
CAS No.: 544-72-9
INCI name: Punica granatum seed oil
Empirical formula: C18H30O2
Molecular mass: 278.43
Specification
ITEMS | Unit | SPECIFICATION |
Appearance | Yellow oily liquid | |
Assay (Punicic acid) | % by GC | 70.0min |
Acid value | mgKOH/g | 4.0max |
POV | meq/kg | 10.0max |
Relative density(20℃) | g/ml | 0.93~0.95 |
Refractive index(n D20) | 1.5080~1.5280 | |
Heavy metals(as Pb) | mg/kg | 10max |
Pb | mg/kg | 0.5max |
As | mg/kg | 0.5max |
Cd | mg/kg | 0.5max |
Hg | mg/kg | 0.1max |
PAH4 | μg/kg | 10max |
Benzo(α)pyrene | μg/kg | 2max |
Solvent residue | --- | Absent |
Pesticide residue | --- | Absent |
Solubility
It’s insoluble in water，soluble in ethanol, miscible with ether, chloroform and with oils and fats
Application
Pomegranate seed oil is an extremely rich and nutritious oil, which may be used for internally or externally for its cosmetic and medicinal properties. Pomegranate Seed Oil and juice have been popular lately for their anti-oxidant properties, and Pomegranate Seed Oil is proving to be even more beneficial. Not only does Pomegranate Seed Oil contain high levels of anti-oxidants that fight free radicals and skin aging, but the oil is also a potent source of punicic and ellagic acids. Because of these properties, Pomegranate Seed Oil is used to heal, protect, and moisturize dry, cracked, mature, and irritated skin, bring elasticity back to the skin, and for eczema and other skin problems.
Packing
25kgs drum.
Storage & Shelf-life
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidizing agents. Should be stored in cool (preferably refrigerated) conditions away from sunlight or other lighted area. 24 months when properly stored.
