Pumpkin seed oil
Products Name:
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Pumpkin seed oil | |
Synonyms:
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Oils, pumpkin | |
CAS NO.:
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8016-49-7 | |
Specifications:
Item |
Specifications |
Appearance |
A clear bright yellow oil |
Acid value, koh mg /g: |
≤2.0 |
Peroxide value, meq/kg: |
≤10.0 |
Saponification value,koh mg /g: |
174.0-197.0 |
Unsaponifiable matter, % |
≤2.0 |
Moisture and volatiles, %: |
≤0.20 |
Gardner color |
≤5 |
Cold test |
Clear after 5.5 hours at 0°c |
Residual solvent, mg/kg: |
Negative |
Lead ppm |
≤0.2 |
Arsenic ppm |
≤0.2 |
Cadmium ppm |
≤0.2 |
Mercury ppm |
≤0.2 |
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Fatty acid composition |
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C16:0 palmitic % |
10.0-16.0 |
C18:0 stearic % |
3.0-7.0 |
C18:1 oleic % |
18.0-38.0 |
C18:2 linoleic % |
40.0-62.0 |
Others % |
0-5.0 |
Uses and Applications:
1. Pumpkin seed oil has very high edible value as it is rich of nutrients.
2. It possesses the medical function of lowering blood glucose, lowering cholesterol, deworming and
preventing cardiovascular diseases.
3. Pumpkin seed oil also contains a kind of bioactivator, named as androgen, can cure and prevent urinary
system diseases and prostate hyperplasia.
4. Pumpkin seed oil also help women suffering from overactive bladder and stress incontinence by
strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
5. Preventing stretch marks, anti aging regime, dandruff, weight management efforts, smooth skin, and
good massage oil.