Echium Oil Ref

Echium Oil Ref

Characteristics:

Dutch refined, bleached, deodorized and winterized from mechanically cold pressed and/or solvent extracted Echium Seed. Species: Echium Plantagineum
Composition:

No antioxidants have been added to the oil
Specification:

* These items are reported on the Certificate of Analysis:

* C 18:1 Oleic Acid min/max 13-17 %
* C 18:2 Linoleic Acid min/max 13-19 %
* C 18:3 ALA min/max 26-33 %
* C 18:3 GLA min/max 10-13 %
* C 18:4 Stearidonic min/max 11-15 %
* Peroxide value max. 3 meq/kg
Microbiological Data:
* total plate count max. 5000 / g
* yeasts max. 100 / g
* molds max. 100 / g
* coliforms   negative / 10 g
* salmonella   negative / 25 g
* e-coli   negative / g
Physico-Chemical Properties:
Consistency Yellow-Brown Oil
   
Solubility in:  
water insoluble
fats / oils miscible
ethanol partly soluble
Packaging:

190 kg net, barrel / 25 or 10 plastic drums
Storage Conditions /
Keeping Quality:

Store in cool and dry place, avoid light and heat. The oil is packed under nitrogen, once opened use contents quickly. When taking material fill the drum again with nitrogen and close the drum airtight to avoid oxidation.
Shelf Life:

The shelf life of Echium Oil is 24 months in the original packaging. Once opened the oil should be blanketed under nitrogen and used within six months. If packed in 25 or 10 kg plastic drums best use within 6 months from date of packing.
Item Code30245