Description

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour is a finely milled powder derived from the whole oat kernel, offering a rich profile of bioactive compounds. This natural ingredient is valued for its functional properties, including skin-soothing, moisturizing, and film-forming abilities, making it a versatile component in sophisticated formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical industries for its gentle, effective, and natural performance.

Application

• Cosmetic & Skincare Formulations: Used as a natural opacifier, gentle exfoliant, and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, cleansers, and masks.
• Hair Care Products: Incorporated into shampoos and conditioners for its ability to improve hair manageability, add body, and provide a silky feel.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a soothing and protective excipient in ointments and dermatological preparations for sensitive or irritated skin.
• Natural & Organic Personal Care: A key ingredient in formulations marketed as clean, green, or sustainably sourced due to its plant-based origin.
• Functional Food & Beverage Additive: Acts as a natural thickener, stabilizer, and source of dietary fiber and β-glucans in health-focused products.
• Baby Care Products: Ideal for formulations requiring extreme mildness, such as baby washes, lotions, and diaper rash creams.

Basic Information

Product Name	Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
CAS No.	134134-86-4
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Synonyms	Oat Kernel Flour; Colloidal Oatmeal; Avena Sativa Kernel Meal; Oat (Avena Sativa) Kernel Flour; Ground Oat Kernels; Oat Flour; Avena Sativa Meal; Oat Kernel Powder
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour is produced and controlled under a GMP-compliant quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, microbiological limits, and particle size distribution. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these parameters are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent caking or degradation from atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	Fine, off-white to tan powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (β-Glucan)	Contact for details
Particle Size	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
Ash Content	Contact for details
Microbiological Analysis	Meets USP/EP limits for non-sterile botanical substances
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.