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Technical Specification Sheet

Avocado Oil (Cold Pressed)

INCI Name: Persea Gratissima Oil
Common Name: Avocado Oil
Botanical Source: Persea americana
Plant Part Used: Fruit Pulp
Extraction Method: Mechanical Cold Pressing
CAS Number: 8024-32-6
EC Number: 232-428-0
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Packaging Size: 50g

1. Material Overview

Avocado Oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the pulp of Persea americana through mechanical cold pressing without solvent extraction.

This cosmetic-grade raw material is supplied exclusively for further formulation into cosmetic and personal care products. Its lipid profile is characterized by a high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids and naturally occurring unsaponifiable matter.

The oil remains liquid at room temperature and exhibits moderate viscosity.

2. Physical & Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Clear to slightly turbid liquid

• Color: Yellow to deep green (refined vs unrefined dependent)

• Odor: Mild, characteristic fatty aroma

• Solubility: Oil soluble

• Viscosity: Medium

Natural variation in color and scent may occur depending on refining status and harvest conditions.

3. Composition & Functional Attributes

Avocado Oil typically contains:

• Oleic acid (high proportion)

• Palmitic acid

• Linoleic acid

• Palmitoleic acid

• Naturally occurring tocopherols

• Phytosterols

• Unsaponifiable fractions

Functional Contribution in Formulations

Within cosmetic systems, Avocado Oil is selected for its ability to:

• Contribute emollient properties in oil and emulsion systems

• Enhance lipid richness in creams and balms

• Support barrier-focused formulation concepts

• Improve glide and skin-feel in anhydrous blends

• Complement conditioning systems in hair formulations

Its higher unsaponifiable content differentiates it from many lighter vegetable oils and influences sensory perception in finished systems.

All functional outcomes must be validated within the final cosmetic formulation.

4. Suitable Formulation Applications

• Creams and emulsions

• Body balms and butters

• Facial oil blends

• Hair conditioning systems

• Scalp formulations

• Soap and lipid-based systems

Inclusion levels should be determined through formulation trials, stability testing, and regulatory assessment.

5. Storage & Stability

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Protect from direct light and heat

• Keep container tightly sealed

• Consider antioxidant stabilization for long-term storage

Due to its unsaturated fatty acid profile, oxidation risk should be managed appropriately within formulation systems.

6. Handling & Manufacturing Considerations

This material should be handled in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Compatibility testing, microbiological assessment (where applicable), stability evaluation, and final cosmetic safety assessment remain the responsibility of the formulator or Responsible Person prior to market placement.

7. Regulatory Positioning

This product is supplied strictly as a raw cosmetic ingredient for further formulation.

It is not a finished cosmetic product and is not marketed for direct consumer application.

The purchaser assumes full responsibility for compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and any other applicable legislation, including CPSR preparation, PIF documentation, labeling, stability testing, and notification procedures.

8. Interesting Facts About the Raw Material

• Unlike most carrier oils derived from seeds, Avocado Oil is extracted from fruit pulp.

• The green coloration in unrefined grades is linked to naturally occurring chlorophyll.

• The oil contains a relatively high unsaponifiable fraction compared to many vegetable oils.

• Fatty acid composition may vary depending on cultivar and growing region.

• Refined and unrefined grades differ in color, odor, and stability characteristics.