Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: OLI-072
Date: 01/12/2025
WHEAT GERM OIL REFINED
CAS Nº
841012-44-2 / 68917-73-7
EC/EINECS Nº
281-689-7
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Oil obtained from the germ of the grains of Triticum aestivum L. by extraction and subsequent refining. |
| USED PART | Germ of the grains, the germ is separated from the grains in an early stage of the milling process. |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN SEED | Chine – USA |
| ORIGIN OF OIL MANUFACTURE | Chine – Netherlands |
| INGREDIENTS | Wheat germ oil |
| INCI NAME | Triticum vulgare germ oil, Triticum aestivum germ oil |
| ANTIOXIDANT | The oil is free from additives. A suitable antioxidant is only added on deliberate request and clearly marked on the CoA. |
| APPEARANCE | Light yellow liquid. |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| DENSITY at 20ºC | 0.925 | EP |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX at 20ºC | 1.475 | EP |
| ACID VALUE | ≤0.9 mg KOH/g | EP |
| PEROXIDE VALUE | ≤10.0 meq O2/kg | EP |
| UNSAPONIFIABLE (m/m) | ≤5.0% | EP |
| ALKALINE SUBSTANCES | Complies | EP |
| WATER | ≤0.1% | EP |
| FATTY ACIDS COMPOSITION | ||
| C16.0 PALMITIC ACID | 14.0 – 19.0% | EP |
| C18:0 STEARIC ACID | ≤2.0 % | EP |
| C18:1 OLEIC ACID | 12.0 – 23.0% | EP |
| C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID | 52.0 – 59.0% | EP |
| C18:3 LINOLENIC ACID | 3.0 – 10.0% | EP |
| C20:1 EICOSENIC ACID | ≤2.0% | EP |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble en agua y etanol al 96%, miscible en éter de petróleo (40º – 60ºC). Insoluble in water and 96% ethanol, miscible in petroleum ether (40°C – 60°C). | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| LEAD | ≤0.1 ppm | Reg. (EU) 2023/915 |
Other informations
Use: Cosmetic and Pharma
Product complies with Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product Suitable for Kosher and Halal.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Product CONTAINS Allergens conforms Reg (EU) No 1169/2011: Refined wheat germ oil.
Free Colorants and Preservatives conforms to the Reg. EC 1223/2009 of Cosmetic products.
Free pathogenic microorganisms.
Non irradiated product in accordance with Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterials free product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the CPMP/ICH/283/95 & CPMP/ICH/1940/00 corr.
Free Heavy Metals conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1881/2006, Pb <0.1 ppm.
Free Phthalates, Glycol Ether, Formaldehyde and Melamine.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
Product is NOT tested on animals.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
Product is NOT tested on animals.
Free CMR product.
Free VOC product.
STORAGE: Dry, ambient storage (20°C +/- 5°C) under absence of direct sunlight and off-odours. Cool storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly enhance quality preservation. Freezing should be avoided.
Shelf life: 18 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product complies with Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Product is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Product Suitable for Kosher and Halal.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Product CONTAINS Allergens conforms Reg (EU) No 1169/2011: Refined wheat germ oil.
Free Colorants and Preservatives conforms to the Reg. EC 1223/2009 of Cosmetic products.
Free pathogenic microorganisms.
Non irradiated product in accordance with Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterials free product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the CPMP/ICH/283/95 & CPMP/ICH/1940/00 corr.
Free Heavy Metals conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1881/2006, Pb <0.1 ppm.
Free Phthalates, Glycol Ether, Formaldehyde and Melamine.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
Product is NOT tested on animals.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
Product is NOT tested on animals.
Free CMR product.
Free VOC product.
STORAGE: Dry, ambient storage (20°C +/- 5°C) under absence of direct sunlight and off-odours. Cool storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly enhance quality preservation. Freezing should be avoided.
Shelf life: 18 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
*The technical data sheets are informative and may not be up-to-date. Please contact us for the latest version.
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