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Apricot Kernel Oil

INCI: Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Light, fine oil pressed from apricot kernels, high in oleic and linoleic acids. A versatile carrier for facial care, massage oils and baby care formulas, also offered in food grade.

  • Conventional
  • Refined
  • Refined, food grade
  • Organic
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Prunus armeniaca

Regulatory identifiers

Botanical namePrunus armeniaca
INCI namePrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
CAS number (1)72869-69-3
CAS number (2)68650-44-2
EINECS / EC number272-046-1
CategoryVegetable oils

A raw material may be referenced under several CAS or EINECS numbers depending on its grade, process or producer. The applicable identifiers are confirmed on the documentation supplied with each offer.

Identifiers by grade

GradeINCICASEINECS
ConventionalPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil72869-69-3272-046-1
RefinedPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil68650-44-2
72869-69-3
272-046-1
Refined, food gradePrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil68650-44-2
72869-69-3
272-046-1
OrganicPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil68650-44-2
72869-69-3
272-046-1

Available grades

  • Conventional
  • Refined
  • Refined, food grade
  • Organic

Every organic oil can also be supplied in conventional grade. Availability depends on harvests and producers: ask us for current stock.

Typical applications

  • Skin care & cosmetics
  • Massage & spa
  • Soap making
  • Food & supplements

Packaging

  • 5 L jerrycanFor small production runs and new references.
  • 25 L jerrycanThe standard format for laboratories, soap makers and spas.
  • DrumSteel or HDPE drum. Net weight varies by product and producer.
  • IBCIntermediate bulk container for high-volume industrial needs.

Volumes and weights are indicative: depending on the product and the producer, packaging is quoted in liters or kilograms.

Apricot Kernel Oil: benefits and properties to know

Apricot Kernel Oil is valued by formulators for its composition and its behavior in finished products. Here is what makes it a relevant raw material for professional use.

Characteristic composition

  • Oleic acid (omega-9) gives a nourishing, supple feel and good affinity with the skin.
  • Linoleic acid (omega-6) is an essential fatty acid associated with a light texture and skin barrier support.

Properties appreciated by professionals

  • Light texture that absorbs quickly without a greasy finish.
  • Nourishing and softening, ideal for dry skin and hair formulas.

Apricot Kernel Oil is available in organic certified grade and, like every organic oil we supply, in conventional grade.

Information given for professional formulators. Properties depend on the grade, the process and the lot: refer to the technical data sheet supplied with each offer.

Cosmetics, massage, soap making... what are the most popular uses of Apricot Kernel Oil?

Thanks to its profile, Apricot Kernel Oil is used in several industries. The most common applications among our professional customers are:

Skin care & cosmetics

In skin care, Apricot Kernel Oil is incorporated into creams, serums, balms, cleansing oils and dry oils, alone or in synergy with other raw materials.

Massage & spa

Spas and massage institutes use it in massage oils and body care rituals, pure or blended into a carrier base.

Soap making

Soap makers use it in cold and hot process recipes, where it contributes to the properties of the bar and to the lather.

Food & supplements

In food grade, it is used by food, flavor and food supplement manufacturers, in compliance with food regulations.

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