Souchet Oil (Tiger Nut Oil)
Souchet Oil (Tiger Nut Oil) is a vegetable oil cold-pressed from sun-dried tubers of Cyperus esculentus, traditionally valued in West Africa for its moisturizing and skin-soothing properties.
Physicochemical Snapshot
Per DAKIMO internal quality specification (typical values). Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis pending.
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid above room temperature, quite fat but penetrating | Visual | — |
| Colour | Yellow to yellow-orange | Visual | — |
| Odor | Neutral | Organoleptic | — |
| Density (20°C) | 0.90 – 0.93 | Pycnometry | — |
| Acid Value (mg/g) | 3 – 5 | — | — |
| Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) | 200 – 250 | — | — |
| Iodine Value (g I₂/100g) | 135 – 150 | — | — |
| Unsaponifiable Matter (%m/m) | 0.6 – 0.9 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (44°C) | 1.4620 – 1.4645 | Refractometry | — |
Fatty Acid Profile (Typical Values)
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic Acid (C16:0) | 11 – 13 % | GC (ISO 12966) | |
| Stearic Acid (C18:0) | 2 – 4 % | GC (ISO 12966) | |
| Oleic Acid (C18:1, omega-9) | 69 – 71 % | GC (ISO 12966) | |
| Linoleic Acid (C18:2, omega-6) | ≈ 10 % | GC (ISO 12966) | |
| Linolenic Acid (C18:3, GLA) | 10 – 14 % | GC (ISO 12966) |
Market Compliance Notes
Raw cosmetic ingredient. REACH: see note below. Compliance with Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (PIF, CPSR, CPNP notification, EU Responsible Person) is the responsibility of the formulator/Responsible Person for the finished product into which this ingredient is incorporated.
Raw cosmetic ingredient. UK Responsible Person, SCPN notification and UK Cosmetics Regulation compliance apply to the finished product formulated with this ingredient, not to the raw material shipment itself.
Raw cosmetic ingredient. MoCRA facility registration/product listing and Responsible Person obligations apply to the finished product; DAKIMO's facility details are available for registration reference on request.
Raw cosmetic ingredient. Health Canada Cosmetic Notification (CNF, 10-day rule) and bilingual (EN/FR) labelling apply to the finished product sold in Canada, not to the raw material shipment itself.
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