A premium fixed plant oil sold for both cosmetic and culinary applications. Its established uses are as an emollient and skin/hair-conditioning oil in cosmetics and as an edible culinary oil.
▸Cosmetic emollient: skin- and hair-conditioning oil in creams, serums, and hair products
▸Carrier oil: base oil for cosmetic and massage formulations
▸Culinary oil: edible food-grade oil
Physical Properties
appearance
Clear amber-to-golden oily liquid (typical)
odor
Characteristic; mild nutty (crude/roasted) to nearly odorless (refined) (typical)
specific_gravity_20C
0.906-0.920 (typical)
refractive_index_20C
1.463-1.472 (typical)
saponification_value
189-199 mg KOH/g (typical)
iodine_value
91-110 g I2/100 g (typical)
acid_value
<4.0 mg KOH/g (typical)
solubility
Soluble in oils and nonpolar solvents; insoluble in water
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Argan oil (CAS 223747-87-3), a fixed oil expressed from Argania spinosa kernels. Its established uses are as an emollient and skin/hair-conditioning oil in cosmetics and as an edible culinary oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is argan oil used for?
Argan oil (CAS 223747-87-3) is a fixed oil expressed from Argania spinosa kernels. Its established uses are as an emollient and skin/hair-conditioning oil in cosmetics, as a carrier/base oil for cosmetic and massage formulations, and as an edible culinary oil.
Can argan oil be used as a cosmetic carrier oil?
Yes. Argan oil is widely used as a base/carrier oil in creams, serums, hair products, and massage formulations because of its emollient, skin- and hair-conditioning profile. Cosmetic and food-grade qualities differ, so specify your intended use.
Is there a difference between cosmetic-grade and culinary argan oil?
Yes. Argan oil is supplied for both cosmetic (emollient/conditioning) and edible culinary use, and the grades differ in processing and specification. Tell us your application so we confirm the correct grade and CoA.
What is the CAS number and HS code for argan oil?
Argan oil carries CAS 223747-87-3 and is classified under HS code 1515.90 (other fixed vegetable oils and fractions). Each shipment includes a CoA and SDS.
How is bulk argan oil supplied and quoted?
We supply argan oil in bulk to cosmetic and food manufacturers. Request a quote with your target volume, required grade (cosmetic or culinary), and any refining/organic requirements for pricing, lead time, and documentation.
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