contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components

Raw material:
Oenothera biennis - Seeds, from ecological farming

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, so no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Extract:
Yellow-green clear oil with characteristic smell, stabilized with natural FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant (organic)

D/E-Ratio:
4,5 - 5,3 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA): Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, CAS-No. 84604-14-8, EINECS-No. 283-291-9

Ingredients:
Fatty oil with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including 65 - 80 % linoleic acid (C18:2, omega 6), 8 - 13 % gamma - linolenic acid (C18:3, omega 6 ), in addition oleic acid (C18:1, omega 9), palmitic acid and stearic acid.

Application:
In cosmetic industry in moisturizing creams against dry skin, antiwrinkle, recommendable in case of impure skin, acne, neurodermitis, scaly and chapped skin, also in hand cream, nail polish, lip balsam, etc. The product is also applied as nutrition supplement in form of capsules for internal use.
For supplements - contains Antioxidant: Rosemary extract.

Naturalness:
The extract is manufactured from the named raw material. It is 100 % natural and contains apart from the natural FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant (organic) no additives and no other technical adjuncts.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of light at least 2 years.

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.211.03, 17.02.2009

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