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INCI: Vitis vinifera Oil

CAS N°.: 8024-22-4

EINECS N°.: 271-749-0

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Ref.: FHON12EU

Grape seed oil is obtained from the seeds of grapes. The dried seeds are pressed and extracted.
The crude oil is refined afterwards.
It is mainly produced in Mediterranean countries with big volumes of seeds from the vine and raisin production.

 

Technical Information
 Refractive index at 20°C1,472 – 1,477
 Density at 20°C 0.923 – 0,926
 Acid value (g KOH/g)
 1 max
 Peroxide value (meq/Kg)
 5 max
 Iodine value (g/I2/100)
 130 - 140
 Saponification value (mg KOH/g)
 185 - 195
 Unsaponifiable 2,0 % max
 Myristic acid C14 : 0 0,2 % max
Palmitic acid C16 : 0 6,0 - 8,0 max
 Palmitoleic acid  C16 : 1 0,5 % max
Stearic acid
 C18 : 03,0 - 6,0 %
Oleic acid
 C18 : 1 12 - 25 %
Linoleic acid
 C18 : 27 - 15 %
Linolenic acid
 C18 : 3
 60 - 76 %
Arachidic acid
 C20 : 0 0,5 % max
Gadoleic acid
 C20 : 1 0,2 % max
 Behenic acid C22 : 0 0,5 % max

 

Properties and Cosmetic Applications
Due to its favorable fatty acid composition with abt. 88% unsaturated fatty acids, thereof about 68% Linoleic acid and its easy digestibility good stability, Grape seed oil is highly appreciated for dietetical purposes. For the same reasons, it is also used by the cosmetic industry as a lipid component in many formulations.

 

Packaging and Storage
Storage : light protected and not above room temperature, in tightly sealed containers.