Akogel™is a blend of refined, hydrogenated and deodorised food grade vegetable oils and fats, carefully selected to obtain an oxidation stable product with a semi-solid consistency. This vegetable gel is developed to be an alternative to petroleum jellies. Akogel™ has a neutral odour and a light yellow colour.

INCI Name: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Certifications & Compliance: 93/105/EC, 93/67/EEC, Directive 1999/45/EC, Directive 76/769/EEC, Directive 91/155/EEC, EC No.1907/2006, REACH (Europe), RSPO Supply Chain Certified

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Information
  • Akogel™ is designed for use in cosmetic and dermatological formulations mainly for skin care pplications.

Properties

Odor
Neutral
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1.0--
Peroxide Value (for shelf life)max. 5meq/kg-
Solid Fat Content (at 40°C)3%IUPAC 2.150a
Solid Fat Content (at 35°C)8%IUPAC 2.150a
Solid Fat Content (at 30°C)13%IUPAC 2.150a
Solid Fat Content (at 20°C)30%IUPAC 2.150a
Solid Fat Content (at 10°C)65%IUPAC 2.150a
Oil Stability Index (at 110°C)180hrsAOCS Cd 12b-92m
Slip Melting Point39°CAOCS Cc 3-25
Saponification Value210mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.202
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 290°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Point38°C-
OdorOdorless--
Physical StateSolid--
Relative Density (at 25°C)0.89 - 0.92g/ml-
Vapor Pressure (at 200°C)max. 0.01mmHg-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iodine Value50 - 58WijsIUPAC 2.205
Peroxide Valuemax. 1.0meq/kgAOCS Cd 8b-90m
Acid Valuemax. 1.0mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.201m
Color (5 1/4" Red)max. 2.0-Lovibond Tintometer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Cartons of 25 kg Drums 185 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage Information
  • Akogel™ should be stored in dark, dry and odour free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.
  • When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is three years from the production date. Within this timeAkogel™ fulfils the shelf life specification.