Macadamia Refined Oil

INCI name:

Macadamia integrifolia

Part used:

Nuts

Extraction method:

Cold pressing

CAS No.:

128497-20-1

Origin:

Australia
Physical Data and Chemical Properties

Appearance 

Clear and transparent oily liquid

Odour

Macadamia characteristic odour

Relative Density(20℃)

0.912~0.920 

Refractive index(20℃)

1.4610~1.4680

Acid value (mgKOH/g):

≤2.0

Moisture and volatile matter (%):

≤5.0

Soap change value:

188~200

 The main fatty acid       

 composition (%):

Brown lv acid (C16:0): 7.4 ~ 11.5

The oil acid (C18:2):5.0 ~ 15.0

Oil acid (C18:1):40.0 ~ 80.0


Description

Macadamia integrifolia is a tree in the Proteaceae family, native to Queensland in Australia. other common names are macadamia nut,bauple nut, Queensland nut or nut oak.



This species is a small tree; its leaves are simple with toothed margins and are 7 to 15cm in length. The flowers are white or pinkish followed by woody, rounded fruits which are 2 to 3.5cm in diameter.



It has been introduced to Mexico and has done well in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco.



The trees will survive in hardiness zones 10 and 11.


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