Specifications and Typical Properties of

Pure & Natural Jojoba

Jojoba is a mixture of long chain, linear liquid wax esters extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub Simmondsia Chinensis. The jojoba plant is indigenous to the arid Sonoran region of northwest Mexico and the southwest United States.

Unlike all plant sourced oils which are based on triacylglycerols (triglycerides), jojoba's esters are formed mainly from C 22:1 (double bond at the Ω- 9 position) monoene fatty alcohols esterified to C 20:l (double bond at the Ω- 9 position) monoene fatty acids forming highly functional C 42 linear diene esters. Jojoba's liquid esters provide superior oxidative stability, excellent emolliency, and effective moisturization to the hair and skin.

Pure & Natural grade jojoba is a 100% natural, nongreasy product that is versatile in many cosmetic applications, but is especially effective in formulations requiring oxidative stability, moisturization and emolliency.

CTFA Name: Jojoba oil

INCI Name: Jojoba (Buxeus chinensis) oil

CAS#: 61789-91-1

Specifications (at time of drumming)

Acid Value (AOCS Ci 4-91)	≤ 0.4
Peroxide Value (AOCS Cd 8b-90)	≤ 2.0
Moisture content (AOCS Ca 2e-84)	≤ 0.1%
Color (AOCS Cc 13b-45, Lovibond 5 1/4")	≤ 59.0 Y, ≤ 4.5 R
Organoleptic Characteristics	Typical, mild

Typical Properties

Refractive Index (AOCS Ca 7-25)	1.465 to 1.470
Specific Gravity (AOCS Cc 10a-25)	0.860 to 0.865
Unsaponifiable Matter (AOCS Ca 6a-40)	≥ 50%
Iodine Value (AOCS Cd lb-87)	79 to 89
Saponification Value (AOCS Cd 3-25)	≥ 88
Average Molecular Weight	606

Packaging

Pure & Natural jojoba is packaged in new, closed head 55 gallon steel drums (net oil weight: 180 kg), sparged and blanketed with nitrogen to enhance stability. Pure & Natural jojoba is also packaged in new five gallon steel cans (net oil weight: 16.33 kg) sparged and blanketed with nitrogen. Pure & Natural jojoba also can be custom 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. Shelf life is typically six months or more in duration.

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