Jojoba Oil Colourless CP RBD

Product data sheet

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Description Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is a shrub which grows in the deserts of Mexico,
California and Arizona, and is cultivated in other parts of the world as well. The shrub
is a real miracle when it comes to survival – it has to cope with night temperatures
between 0 and 5 °C, as well as temperatures up to 45 °C during day time. The shrub
(which heights up to 3 meters), has very long roots, up to 4 m, which can reach water-
containing parts. Despite the extreme temperatures and drought, it can reach ages
over 200 years.

Originally one mistakenly thought that the species came from China, which is reflected
in the name Buxus chinensis. The name Jojoba is derived from the Indian word
‘Jojowi’

The jojoba seeds contain 40 – 62 % of an oil, which has a quite unique composition. It
does not have the triglyceride structure which is usually found in vegetable oils, but it
consists of very long straight-chain wax ester. It is known for its remarkable high
stability to oxidation. In cosmetics, it is highly appreciated for its moisturising
properties.

Jojoba Oil Colourless CP RBD is obtained by mechanical pressing and refining.

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Listing INCI name (EU): Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
(according to Decision 2006/257/EC amending 96/335/EC)
CosIng name: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
(according to the CosIng European Commission ingredient database
at date of issue)
INCI name (US): Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
(according to the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and
Handbook, Personal Care Products Council, 14th Edition, 2012)
CAS no: 90045-98-0 or 61789-91-1
EINECS no: 289-964-3
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Specifications Appearance (at 20 °C): clear liquid, with a light yellow to water colour 08 LAB MV
Peroxide value: max. 5.0 meq act. oxygen/kg ISO 3960
Acid value: max. 1.0 mg KOH/g ISO 660
Iodine value: 78 – 87 g I /100 g ISO 3961
Saponification value: 88 – 97 mg KOH/g ISO 3657
Relative density (20/20 °C): 0.863 – 0.870 ISO 12185
Refractive index nD20: 1.4650 – 1.4675 ISO 6320
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Typical fatty acid Palmitic acid (C16:0): ca. 1 %
composition Palmitoleic acid (C16:1): ca. 1 %
Oleic acid (C18:1): ca. 9 %
Eicosenoic acid (C20:1): ca. 73 %
Erucic acid (C22:1): ca. 13 %

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 Jojoba Oil Colourless CP RBD

Jojoba oil primarily consists of wax esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols. Aborementioned values are
obtained from the literature and own measurements and are given for information only. Above
information may not be considered as a specification. Being a natural product, FA profiles are subject
to seasonal influences, deviations can occur without being related to product quality.
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Handling As with all vegetable oils, after opening, the headspace above the oil should be
replaced by an inert gas (nitrogen or argon) before the packaging is to be resealed.
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Storage and shelf life The product should be stored in original, unopened containers. Keep in a cool
(< 25 °C), dark and dry store room. At low storage temperatures, the oil may solidify.
Allow to warm to room temperature and stir gently, this will resolve the effect. Shelf life
is 18 months after manufacturing when stored under the above-mentioned conditions
in original unopened packaging. Expiry date can be adapted after re-analysis.
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PO Box 10, 1520 AA Wormerveer, The Netherlands 1 October 2012
T: +31 (0)75 647 9999, www.imcdgroup.com page 2/2