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INCI: Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil

CAS N°.: 8002-65-1
EINECS N°.: 290-052-2

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Ref.: VHON35RF

Presentation
Treasured as a beauty-enhancing, health-boosting oil in the Ayurvedic tradition, Neem oil shares many of the same properties as tea tree oil, but without the harsh terpene content.
One primary advantage of Neem oil is its soothing, high fatty acid content making Neem oil especially gentle and nourishing when used for itchy, sensitive or dry conditions. Skin aliments, especially ongoing, chronic problems, often respond very well to Neem oil.

 

Technical information
Physical status at 25°CLiquid
Acid value (mg KOH/g)≤ 20.0
Iodine value (gl2/100g)65 - 85
Saponification value (mg KOH/g)175 - 210
Peroxide value (meq O2/Kg)≤ 8.0
 Unsaponifiable matter (%) ≤ 2.0
 Melting point (°C) 24 - 37
 ColourDark greenish brown
 Density at 20°C (g/cc) 0.908 - 0.934
 Refractive index 1.4615 - 1.4705
Lauric acidC12 : 0≤ 1.0
Mystiric acid C14 : 0≤ 3.0
Palmitic acidC16 : 014.0 - 19.0
Palmitoleic acidC16 : 1≤ 0.5
 Margaric acid C17 : 0 ≤ 0.1
 Margaroleic acid C17 : 1 ≤ 0.1
Stearic acidC18 : 014 - 22
Oleic acidC18 : 140 - 60
Linoleic acidC18 : 28 - 20
Linolenic acidC18 : 3 ≤ 0,8
Arachidic acidC20 : 0≤ 3,5
Eicosenoic acidC20 : 1≤ 3.0
 Behenic acid C22 : 0 ≤ 1.5
 Erucic acid C22 : 1 ≤ 0.7
 Lignoceric acid C24 : 0  ≤ 0.6
 Others   ≤ 2.0

 

Properties and Cosmetic Applications
Neem oil is a natural alternative for healthy skin and hair.
It is proven effective for many skin care problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, dry skin, chicken pox or use as a first aid for cuts and burns.
Treats skin arritation and ward off insects.
Added to other products, Neem oil helps dry or scaly skins. Neem is also a strong antiseptic oil with insect and lice repellent qualities.

 

Packaging and Storage
Shelf life: 12-24 months in cool conditions in unopened containers.
Storage : The product must be kept into the original packaging, protected from moisture, properly closed under cover. Storage temperature between 10 to 22°C max.
Effects of temperature <10°C partially solidification of the saturated fatty acids.
Effect of temperature >40°C possible auto-oxidation and peroxide value increases.