INCI Name: Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil
CAS Number: 68956-68-3
SYNONYMS: C. abyssinica, C. hispanica subsp. abyssinica (Hochst. ex R.E.Fr.)
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EXTRACTION METHOD: cold pressed.
PARTS USED: Seeds
ORIGIN: Canada
COMMON NAMES: Abyssinian oil, Crambe oil, Crambe seed oil, Abyssinian Sea kale oil, Abyssinian Kale oil.
APPEARANCE & ODOUR: clear, Pale yellow to golden yellow, fluid oil. Faint characteristic herbal scent.
QUALITY: 100 % pure and natural refined CARRIER OIL, from Non-GMO plants.
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from light.
COMPOSITION/ FATTY ACID PROFILE: 3.20% palmitic acid, 0.70% stearic acid, 17.30% oleic acid (c18:1/omega-9), 9.90% linoleic acid (c18:2/omega-6), 4.30% alpha-linolenic acid (c18:3/omega -3), 4.80% 11-eicosenoic acid (c20:1/omega-9), 1.70% behenic acid (c22:0), 55.10% erucic acid (c22:1/omega-9) vit. e
This oil as a smooth, soft, silky touch, spreads easily, absorbs fast and deep, does not stick nor leave an oily film (matte finish).
IMPORTANT note: Abyssinian virgin oil has a special fatty acid profile with naturally high percentage of erucic acid. SEE CAUTIONS