Specifications and Typical Properties of

RBWD Avocado Oil

RBWD Avocado Oil is the centrifuge extracted oil from the fruit of the tree, Persea Americana (also classified as Persea gratissima), which is a member of the Lauraceae family (Laurel). The avocado is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. The fruit of the avocado is greenish in color with the shape similar to that of a large pear. RBWD Avocado Oil is clear, and predominately monounsaturated giving it excellent oxidative stability. RBWD Avocado Oil is light and nontacky with quick penetration characteristics. The odor and flavor of RBWD Avocado Oil are of a very pleasant, faint nutlike tone.

CTFA Name: Avocado Oil

INCI Name: Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil

CAS#: 8024-32-6

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Specifications (at time of drumming)

Acid Value (AOCS Cd 3a-63)	≤ 0.2
Free Fatty Acid (% of oleic)	≤ 0.1%
Peroxide Value (AOCS Cd 8b-90)	≤ 1.0
Moisture content (AOCS Ca 2e-84)	≤ 0.1%
Color (AOCS Cc 13b-45, Lovibond 5 1/4")	≤ 10.0 Y, ≤ 1.0 R
Iodine Value (AOCS Cd lb-87)	80 to 95
Saponification Value (AOCS Cd 3-25)	177.0 to 198.0
Cold Test (AOCS Cc 11-53, 24 hrs)	Pass
Organoleptic Characteristics	Typical bland, faint nutlike

Typical Properties

Refractive Index (AOCS Ca 7-25)	1.463 to 1.473
Specific Gravity (AOCS Cc 10a-25)	0.910 to 0.920
Unsaponifiable Matter (AOCS Ca 6a-40)	≤ 1.5%

Free Fatty Acid Profile	Fatty Acid	Range (%)
	Palmitic (C 16:0):	12.00-20.00
	Stearic (C 18:0):	0.10- 2.00
	Palmitoleic (C 16:1):	2.00- 10.00
	Oleic (C 18:1):	55.00- 75.00
	Linoleic (C 18:2):	9.00- 17.00
	Linolenic (C 18:3):	0.10- 2.00
Fatty Acid Distribution	Saturated (%)	Unsaturated (%)
	12.00 - 22.00	78.00 - 88.00

Packaging

RBWD Avocado Oil is packaged in new, closed head 55 gallon steel drums (net oil weight: 190 kg), sparged and blanketed with nitrogen to enhance stability. RBWD Avocado Oil is also packaged in new five gallon steel cans (net oil weight: 17.30 kg) sparged and blanketed with nitrogen. RBWD Avocado Oil also can be packaged to the specifications and requirements of the client.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool location away from direct sunlight or other sources of UV light.

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