Lipex® Omega 3/6™

1 of 17 products in this brand
Lipex® Omega 3/6™ is a blend of refined, bleached, and deodorized vegetable oils, optimized for polyunsaturated fatty acids and oxidative stability. It contains linoleic and linolenic acids in a balanced ratio for topical use, along with high levels of natural tocopherols. It is a clear liquid at room temperature.

INCI Name: Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Olus Oil

Functions: Emollient, Moisturizing Agent

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)

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Moisturizing

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Information

Lipex® Omega 3/6™ is designed for use in cosmetic and dermatological applications, mainly for sensitive skin and baby care. It can be used as an emollient and moisturiser both in emulsions and in anhydrous products.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C18:2/C18:37%IUPAC 2.304
Oil Stability Index (at 110°C)19hrsAOCS Cd 12b-92m
Refractive Index (at 60°C)1.456Automatic Refractometer
Density (at 25°C)0.91g/ccElectronic Density Meter
Hydroxyl Value5mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 13-60m
Saponification Value190mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.202
Unsaponifiable Matter1%AOCS Ca 6a-40
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C18:170%IUPAC 2.304
C18:04%IUPAC 2.304
C16:04%IUPAC 2.304
C18:31.5 - 3%IUPAC 2.304
C18:211 - 18%IUPAC 2.304
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 290°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Pointmax. 10°C-
OdorOdorless--
Physical StateLiquid--
Relative Density0.89 - 0.92g/ml-
Vapor Pressuremax. 0.01mmHg-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value (for shelf life)max. 1.0--
Peroxide Value (for shelf life)max. 5meq/kg-
Iodine Value94 - 100-IUPAC 2.205, Wijs
Peroxide Valuemax. 1.0meq/kgAOCS Cd 8b-90m
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.201m
Colormax. 2.0-AOCS Cc 13j-97

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Drum 185 kg, plastic can 9 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Information

Lipex® Omega 3/6™ should be stored in dark, dry and odour free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.

Storage Conditions

When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is 18 months from the production date. Within this time Lipex® Omega 3/6™ fulfils the shelflife specification.