Common Name: Neem Seed Oil | 100% Natural
Extraction: Cold Pressed from Seeds / Kernels.
| Appearance | Brownish-yellow liquid (solidifies below 20 °C) |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, bitter, garlic-like, characteristic |
| Taste | Very bitter |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oils & alcohol |
| Azadirachtin | 0.1 – 0.6 % |
|---|---|
| Nimbin / Nimbidin | Present |
| Salannin | Present |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.910 – 0.940 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.465 – 1.480 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 15.0 mg KOH/g |
| Iodine Value | 65 – 85 g I₂/100 g |
| Saponification Value | 175 – 205 mg KOH/g |
Oleic Acid (Omega-9): 35 – 55%
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): 10 – 20%
Palmitic Acid: 15 – 25%
Stearic Acid: 10 – 20%
*Natural variation may occur due to seed quality and season.
Typical Batch – COA supplied with each shipment.
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Brownish-yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Strong bitter characteristic | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.910 – 0.940 | 0.924 |
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.465 – 1.480 | 1.472 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 15.0 | 7.4 |
| Peroxide Value | ≤ 10.0 meq O₂/kg | 3.8 |
| Azadirachtin Content | 0.1 – 0.6 % | 0.32 % |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to specification and is suitable for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary, and agricultural applications.