WALNUT OIL Virgin Organic INCI CTFA : Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil European INCI : Juglans Regia oil CAS : 8024-09-7, 84012-43-1 EINECS : 281-688-1 APPLICATIONS Walnut oil is used in several products such as regenerating creams (for normal, dry and mature skin), creams for damaged hands, personal hygiene products and anti-wrinkle products for around the eyes. BOTANY Originating from the Near East, the walnut tree belongs to the Juglandaceae family. From 10 to 25 m high, this deciduous tree has alternate glabrous leaves consisting of 5 to 9 aromatic leaflets. It has greenish elongated cylindrical pendant flowers. The flesh of the drupe, utilized as tincture, is non edible, but the stone with a bivalve shell contains a seed formed of 2 halves very rich in oil. To obtain virgin organic walnut oil, the plants are grown using organic farming methods. They protect the environment by respecting biological cycles and by refusing pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. PROPERTIES Walnut oil contains a seldom essential fatty acid (not synthesized by the human body) : linolenic acid, omega 3 wich has essential function in inflammatory regulation. Lack of this fatty acid is shown by disorders of the visual and cerebral functions, particularly during growth. Walnut oil also contains vitamin E, giving its regenerating, moisturizing and tonifying properties. It is a good anti-aging agent. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS DENSITY AT 30°C: 0.924 - 0.926 COLOUR: yellow OLEIC ACIDITY : max 4% ODOUR: characteristic VITAMIN E : 2 to 3 mg/100g AVERAGE FATTY ACID COMPOSITION Saturated Fatty Acids Unsaturated Fatty Acids Palmitic Acid C16: 0 6.0 to 8.0% Oleic Acid C18: 1 14.0 to 23.1% Stearic Acid C18: 0 1.0 to 3.7% Linoleic Acid C18: 2 50.0 to 65.0% Arachidic Acid C20: 0 < 0.2% Linolenic Acid C18: 3 9.0 to 15.0% 18% 10% Saturated Fatty Acids (Cx : 0) Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (Cy : 1) Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Cz : 2 and 3) 72% PRODUCTION AND STORAGE CONDITIONS MANUFACTURING PROCESS : Shell removal. First cold pressing (T<60°C) - no solvents or chemicals used. Successive filtrations of the oil through blotting paper. STORAGE : Before opening : -keep away from light, heat (T<20°C) and in a dry place. After opening : -keep the product in the original packaging away from light, heat After opening : (T<20°C) and in a dry place Après ouverture :-inert with 0.5 to 1L of gas (ex: nitrogen)/L of packaging, Après ouverture :-close quickly after using (t opening<15min). PACKAGING : 4,6kg, 23kg Jerry cans and 200 kg drums. MENTION : ECOCERT SAS F-32600 Inspection - Agriculture farming 1st publication :9/12/1999 Version n° :1 9/12/1999 Revision n° :9 26/01/2010 The above information is given for information purpose and corresponds to the current state of our knowledge. Société par actions simplifiées au capital de 40 000 Euros - RCS LYON 428 229 074 - Code APE 2059Z Siège social : Aldivia s.a.s. - 49, rue des Sources - B.P.1 - F69561 SAINT-GENIS-LAVAL Cedex.