Argan Oil IPM 04/10

Art. No. NA22377

INCI Name: Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa

Kernel Oil

INCI Name EU: To follow Cosing, the European Commission database on

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/cosmetics/cosing/

Name of the plant: Latin: Agania Spinosa

English: Argan
French: Argan, Olivier du Maroc, Arbre de fer
German: Argan

Plant material: Kernel – organically cultivated

Description:
Argan oil comes from Argania spinosa, a tree which
grows in south-west of Morocco in Essaouira
hinterland.
It is used for centuries by Berber women for its large
properties. Moroccan pharmacopeia recommends
argan oil for acne, burns and chapping.
In traditional medicine, it is used as healing and
soothing product.
Argan oil is used in cosmetics to balance dry and
dehydrated skin, to fortify brittle nails or to revitalize
and nourish dry and tired hair.
Argan oil would have also anti hair loss properties according to recent researches.

Properties of the plant: Relation to the actives of the plant:

Radical scavenger Vitamin E
Nourishing, regenerating, Fatty acids (oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid,
Softening, smoothing stearic acid)
Moisturising, soothing, regenerating Phytosterols (mainly schottenol and spinasterol)

Cosmetic applications: Shampoos for dry and damaged hair, everyday-care

for dry and sensitive skin, eye care, body and hair oil,
Moroccan SPA.

Recommended level of use: 2-7%

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Argan Oil IPM 04/10
Art. No. NA22377

Tentative Specifications:

Minimum Value Maximum Value

Appearance Clear liquid
Colour Pale yellow Yellow
Odour Characteristic
Refraction Index (20°C) 1.420 1.450
Specific Density (20°C) 0.845 0.875
Total microbial count
Bacteria < 10 cfu / ml
Moulds and yeasts < 10 cfu / ml

Carrier: Preservation: Antioxidant:

Isopropyl Myristate None None

Storage: Shelf Life:

Between 15-25°C, When stored accordingly,
dark in closed containers stable for 12 months.

INCI Name: CAS-No.: EINECS No.:

Isopropyl Myristate 110-27-0 203-751-4
Tocopherol 59-02-9 200-412-2
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil 299184-75-1 273-313-5

Special Note: The plants used for Argan Oil IPM have been organically cultivated.

This extract is based on a product of nature which is subject to natural variations. However, this has no influence on
the safety of the product or its suitability for use.
Above mentioned specifications are based on our latest information. They do not release the buyer from performing a
quality check. No legally binding promise regarding the suitability of the product for a specific use may be derived.
Freedom from patent restrictions must not be assumed.

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