Common Name: Golden Jojoba Oil
| Botanical Name | Simmondsia chinensis |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Part Used | Seeds |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Cosmetic / Pharmaceutical / Nutraceutical |
| Appearance | Clear golden yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Mild, characteristic |
| Taste | Bland |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.860 – 0.875 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.460 – 1.470 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine Value | 80 – 90 g I₂/100 g |
| Saponification Value | 85 – 98 mg KOH/g |
Eicosenyl Eicosenoate: 35 – 45%
Docosenyl Eicosenoate: 10 – 20%
Oleyl Eicosenoate: 10 – 20%
*Jojoba oil is a liquid wax ester, not a triglyceride oil.
Typical Analysis for Batch CZL/2026/01
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear golden liquid | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.860 – 0.875 | 0.868 |
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.460 – 1.470 | 1.465 |
| Iodine Value | 80 – 90 | 86 |
| Peroxide Value | ≤ 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to specification and is suitable for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications.