Description

Apricot Kernel Oil is a natural, fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the *Prunus armeniaca* (apricot) fruit. This versatile, emollient oil is prized for its high content of oleic acid and essential fatty acids, offering excellent skin conditioning and moisturizing properties. It serves as a valuable ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking natural, skin-friendly lipid components.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a premium emollient and carrier oil in creams, lotions, serums, lip balms, and massage oils for its light texture and rapid skin absorption.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners, hair masks, and scalp treatments to impart shine, manageability, and moisture to hair.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Employed as a carrier oil for fat-soluble vitamins and in softgel capsules due to its nutritional profile.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a base or excipient in ointments, balms, and topical therapeutic preparations.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Blends: A preferred carrier oil for diluting essential oils because of its mild, non-greasy feel.
• Soap Making & Natural Skincare: A key ingredient in cold-process soaps and artisanal skincare for its beneficial fatty acid composition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Apricot Kernel Oil
CAS No.	72669-69-3
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Oil - Complex Mixture of Triglycerides)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Apricot Oil; Apricot Kernel Oil Expressed; Persic Oil; *Prunus armeniaca* Kernel Oil; Apricot Kernel Fatty Oil; Oleum Armeniacae; Apricot Seed Oil; Sweet Almond Oil Substitute
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Quality Control

Our Apricot Kernel Oil is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for cosmetic and personal care applications. We ensure identity, purity, and safety through a series of analytical controls. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot parameters is available upon request to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C. This product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and prevent rancidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow oily liquid
Odor	Characteristic, mild, nutty
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Saponification Value	180 - 200 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	90 - 110 (Wijs)
Relative Density (20°C)	0.910 - 0.925
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.480
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Fatty Acid Profile (GC)	High in Oleic Acid (C18:1)

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