EMU Vertica Emu Oil
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Characteristics of EMU VERTICA Emu Oil
Here you'll find some chemical and physical characteristics of our EMU VERTICA Emu Oil.
  • Appearance: White to off-white, semi solid oil which melts to a clear oil above +45°C.
  • Odour: Faintly oleate to odourless.
  • Storage: Store EMU VERTICA Emu Oil away from air, light, heat and damp. Store in a cool place below +20°C. Keep out of reach of children.
  • Life expectancy: Minimum 2 years. When correctly stored much longer.

Analysis
Free Fatty Acids < 0,15%
Weight at +20°C 900 to 923 gr. per liter
Refractive index at +20°C 1,46-1,47
Acid Value max. 1,5
Saponification Value 190-205
Iodine Value 60-75
Peroxide Value max. 5ml/kg
Ester Value 189-205
Water Content < 0,1%
Boilingtemperature > 150°C

Typical fatty acid analysis
Identity Name Mean Content (in %)
C16.0 Palmitic 23,92±4,0
C16.1 Palmitoleic 3,42±1,5
C18.0 Stearic 9,7±2,0
C18.1 Oleic 50,0±5,0
C18.2 Linoleic 10,35±3,0
C18.3 (9,12,15) Linolenic 0,63±0,6
C14.0 Myrstic <0,6
C20 Arachidic <0,6

Draft compositioned guideline for refined Emu Oil
The standard of the composition of rafined Emu Oil can be found on a PDF-file of the TGA.