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Meadowfoam Oil
Product Name

Meadowfoam Oil is Cold Pressed from the seeds of Technical Data
Limnanthes alba.

It is unique to other oils in that it contains more than 95% Product Name: Meadowfoam Oil
Long Chain Fatty Acids and these unique fatty acids make
Meadowfoam Oil particularly stable and resistant to oxidation Botanical Name: Limnanthes alba
and deterioration. As a result, it is a key ingredient for Food Safety: This product has been produced in accordance
extending the shelf life of skincare products. with HACCP principles
Meadowfoam Oil is a sought after ingredient due to its ability Active Ingredient(s): Long Chain Fatty Acids (>C20)
to retain moisture on the skin. It is widely used in skin and hair Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
care applications because it is moisturising, extremely stable,
and capable of adhering to and staying on the skin. When Shelf life: If stored in unopened containers at less than 20°C,
applied to the skin, it forms a moisture barrier which proves this product can expect to have a shelf life of 12 months. Once
opened the shelf life is limited by temperature, light and oxygen
invaluable in these products. Meadowfoam Oil is also currently exposure. Any remaining oil should be blanketed with Nitrogen
being studied for pharmaceutical and industrial use. and used as soon as possible.

Fatty Acid Composition Common Dosage: Skincare Formulations and/or Hair Care
Fatty Acid Range Products
C16:0 Palmitic 0 – 1.0% GMO Status: Product has been produced in a GMO/GE free
C18:0 Stearic 0 – 1.0% production process
C18:1 Oleic 0 – 2.0% Certifications available: HACCP. Kosher and Halal available on
C18:2 Linoleic 0 – 2.0% request
C20:0 Arachidonic 0 – 1.0% Product Variations:
C20:1 Icosenoic 58.0 – 65.0%
C22:1 Docosenoic (ω-5) 3.0 – 6.0% • Meadowfoam Oil Cold Pressed refined
• Meadowfoam Oil Cold Pressed unrefined
C22:1 Docosenoic (ω-13) 8.0 – 15.0%
C22:2 Docosadienoic 13.0 – 21.0% All of the information supplied (the “Data”) has been prepared for general information
purposes only, and in preparing the Data the Midlands group of companies (Midlands)
have relied upon independent laboratory testing and technical services from third parties.
Midlands assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or omissions in the Data. As
a result the Data is not to be relied upon, and the receiving party should conduct their own
investigations with respect to the product and the Data in order to satisfy themselves that
it is suitable for their intended purpose.

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