Andiroba Oil
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Andiroba Oil

Carapa guianensis

Limonoid-rich vegetable oil for soothing and after-treatment protocols.

Scientific overview
INCI Name
Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
CAS Number
352458-32-3
Botanical Name
Carapa guianensis
Extraction Method
Cold extraction of the seed
Country of Origin
Amazonian Rainforest, Brazil — wildcrafted
Appearance
Liquid
Color
Yellow to brown
Odor
Characteristic
Shelf Life
24 months
Packaging
1L bottles up to 1000L IBC totes, depending on order volume
MOQ
1 kg
Overview

A vegetable oil traditionally valued in the Amazon for its soothing properties, rich in limonoids and fatty acids. Cold-extracted and free of solvents and preservatives, produced under controlled conditions to preserve its natural bioactive profile with guaranteed traceability.

Key Benefits
  • 01Rich in limonoids and fatty acids
  • 02Soothing profile on reactive skin
  • 03Free of solvents and preservatives
  • 04Compatible with anhydrous and emulsion systems
Typical Applications
  • 01Post-procedure and after-sun care
  • 02Sensitive skin balms and oils
  • 03Scalp comfort treatments
  • 04Massage and body care oils
Technical specifications

Full analytical profile.

Full technical data sheet and certificate of analysis available on request.

Physicochemical Characteristics
Acid Value< 20.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value< 15.0 meq O₂/kg
Iodine Value55 – 80 gI₂/100g
Saponification Value190 – 210 mg KOH/g
Density (25°C)0.900 – 0.998 g/mL
Refractive Index (40°C)1.4631 – 1.5891
Unsaponifiable Matter3 – 5%
Melting Point18 – 22 °C
Fatty Acid Composition
Palmitic Acid25.0 – 32.0%
Palmitoleic Acid0.8 – 1.5%
Stearic Acid6.0 – 13.0%
Oleic Acid45.0 – 58.0%
Linoleic Acid6.0 – 14.0%
Saturated40.0%
Unsaturated60.0%
Microbiology
Total Bacteria< 10³ cfu/mL
Fungi and Yeasts< 2×10² cfu/mL
Extraction Process

From raw material to finished ingredient.

01

Wild harvest of andiroba seeds in the Amazon Rainforest

02

Seed cleaning and preparation

03

Cold extraction — no solvents or heat treatment

04

Filtration and sealed packaging

Sustainability

Wildcrafted in the Amazon Rainforest and sourced through Amazon Oil's established supply network, combining smallholder harvesting with industrial-scale cold extraction under a single traceable chain from raw material to finished ingredient.

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