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Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined Organic

INCI Name: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Product Code: HS02
CAS #: 89958-21-4
Brand: Biochemica®

Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined Organic is a highly refined low color oil obtained from the seed of hemp, Cannabis sativa, by cold expeller press method. Hemp seed oil is valued for cosmetics and toiletries due to its high content of essential fatty acids (one of the highest for natural oils at ~76%!), which helps the action of hydrolipidic coat, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined Organic is highly suitable for cosmetics and toiletries due to its light color and low odor. Hemp seed oil posses one of the highest polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) contents of all the natural oils. It provides the four essential fatty acids beneficial to the skin: linoleic acid (LA, 18:2ω6), α(alpha)-linolenic acid (LNA, 18:3ω3), γ(gamma)-linolenic acid (GLA, 18:3ω6) and stearidonic acid (SDA).

Biochemica® Hemp Oil Refined Organic may be used in body care, soaps, facial creams, lotions and sunscreens to impart moisturization, particularly for dry, damaged skin (i.e. eczema, psoriasis and mastalgia). Hemp seed oil is also one of the driest feeling natural oils available, being absorbed quickly into the skin. It provides high fluidity and excellent lubricity without being greasy.

Features & Benefits:

  • Anti-psoriasis active
  • Anti-inflammatory Agent
  • Anti-oxidant
  • Biodegradable
  • Emollient
  • 80% reduction in VOCs compared with Texanol: meets and exceeds international regulations for no VOCs
  • Hair Conditioning Agent
  • Moisturizing Agent
  • Natural Product
  • Nonoily
  • Nourishment and Restructuring
  • 80% reduction in VOCs compared with Texanol: meets and exceeds international regulations for no VOCs
  • USDA-NOP Certified Organic
Appearance Liquid
Color (LOVIBOND) 4.0 R Max, 40 Y Max
Free Fatty Acids (%) 0.0 - 3.0
Iodine Value (gI2/100g) 145 - 165
Odor Light Vegetable
Peroxide Value (mEq/kg) 0.0 - 10.0
Refractive Index (20°C) 1.465 - 1.495
Insoluble In
  • Water
Soluble In
  • Cosmetic Esters
  • Vegetable Oil
Packaging
  • Drum - 190kgs
  • Pail - 25kgs

Regional Approvals:

  • EU
  • US

Applications:

  • Acid neutralizer
  • Bar Soaps
  • Bath Additives
  • Daily Wear Sun Care
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  • Shampoos
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