Description :
This Olein is obtained by fractionning the natural sheabutter to separate the olein and the stearin
Physical Caracteristics
| Water and volatile impurities | < 0.05% |
| Color | Clear yellow |
| Density | 0.92 à 40°Celsius |
| Non solluble impurities in Hexane | <0.2% |
| Melting Point | 14 à 16°Celsius |
| Solid Fatty substance at 20°C | 0% |
Chemical Caracteristics :
| Oleic Acid | <1% |
| Unsaponifiables | about 10% |
| Peroxyde content | <0.3% meq |
| Iodine content | 63 à 70 |
| Alcalinity (Soap content ) | <0 |
| Saponification Factor | 160-200 |
Butter/Olein comparison :
- Triterpen alcool esters (Stérols esters ):
- Highest content in Olein (9% versus 5%).
- Action on the moisturing regulation.
- Rubbers :
- No rubber in Olein.
- Mono and Poly insaturated fatty acids :
- Highest content in olein.
- Diglycérides :
- Highest content in Olein ( 8/12 versus 4/6 ).
Methylic esters composition :
| Palmitic Acid | C 16:0 | 6.0% |
| Stearic Acid | C 18:0 | 29.0% |
| Oleic Acid | C 18:1 | 54.0% |
| Linoleic Acid | C 18:2 | 9.0% |
| Linolenic Acid | C 18:3 | 0.3% |
| Arachidic Acid | C 20:0 | 1.0% |
| Others | 0.7% |
Stabiliser :
- Natural Tocopherol
Teco codification NR :
- OLL 63- ( See Also M.S.D.S OLL 63 ).
Packaging and storage :
- Olein poured in plastic sails of 25 Kg each or in 180Kg metallic drums.
- Close tight after each use in case the whole volume is not used at once.
- Warehouse must be dry and cool. Normal storage temperature 10 to 12°C.
