Pumpkin seed oil

Pumpkin seed oil    
Products Name:
Pumpkin seed oil
Synonyms:
Oils, pumpkin
CAS NO.:
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

 

 

Fatty acid composition

 

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.