Physiological Function and Application

Suggesting Dosage

Evening primrose Oil

Extracted from the seeds of Primrose plant by SFE-CO2 method.
Benefits:

1-5%

Reduces cholesterol, prevents and cures of arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases;

Storage

Evening Primrose Oil is sensitive to oxidation, and is there saturated with nitrogen. The product should be stored in closed drums protected from heat and light. The product should be stored in closed drums protected from heat and light.

Items

Specification

Linoleic Acid C18:2

≥70%

Gamma Linoeic Acid

≥9% / &10%

C16:0

5.5%~7.0%

C18:0

1.0%~3.0%

C18:1

6.0%~15.0%

Color

Light yellow

Appearance

Clear oily liquid

Acid Value

≤1.0mg KOH/g

Peroxide Value

≤3.0meq/kg

Iodine Value

135~165

Saponification Value

185~200

Specific Gravity 25°C

0.915~0.935

Refractive Index

1.427~1.483

Unsaponifiable Matters

≤2.0%

Moisture

≤0.05%

Heavy Metals

≤5ppm

Pesticide Residue

Undetected (according to ph EUR)

Residual Solvents

Undetected (according to ph EUR)

Organic Volatile Impurities

Undetected (according to ph USP 1<467)

Dioxine

≤1ppb

PAH Heavy

5ppb

PAH Light

20ppb

Total Aerobic Count

≤3000/g

Moulds

≤100/g

Yeast

≤100/g

E.Coli

Negative

Salmonella

Negative