Product Specification

Argan Oil

Product Information

Product Argan Oil

Botanical Name Argania spinosa
CAS Number 223747-87-3
EINECS Number NA
Constituents/Plant Part Kernel
Cultivation Technique Organic
*Country of Origin Kenya
Organic Certification Body Soil Association
Production Process Cold Pressing and filtration

*Please note that country of origin may differ from that specified due to seasonal shortages

Organoleptic Description

Appearance Pale yellow pink tinted mobile liquid

Flavour Typical
Aroma Characteristic

Physical Characteristics
Fatty Acid Profile (Major Acids) %
Palmitic Acid 10.0 – 15%
Oleic Acid 45.0 – 55.0
Linoleic Acid 28.0 – 36.0
Linolenic Acid NA
Stearic Acid 5.0 – 6.5

Other Physical Characteristics

Free fatty Acids %: <2.0
Peroxide Value: meq/kg <10.0
Iodine value: 90 – 100
Relative Density: @ 25°C 0.908 – 0.918

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Shelf Life
18 months under unopened conditions from date of manufacture.

Minimum Shelf Life on Receipt 6 months

Once opened, shelf life is reduced and dependent upon the conditions of storage. However,
decanting the opened product into suitable sized containers, thereby reducing the available
airspace, may increase the shelf life of the opened product.

Packaging

500ml and 1000ml packed in amber glass bottles

Larger quantities by arrangement

Recommended Storage Conditions

Protect from exposure to moisture, light and pests. Do not expose to extreme temperatures (heat
being particularly damaging) and keep tightly sealed. Reducing the available air space above the
product may increase the shelf life of the opened product.

Organic Certification

The Organic Herb Trading Company is certified by the Soil Association for the importation,
processing and distribution of the named product.
Soil Association Certification Number: P938

I declare that the information given is believed to be correct as of the date specified below.

Date: 18 July 2017

Name: Jane Wallwork-Gush Position: Herb Technician

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