Results are proven Dr. John Berstein, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Biochemistry at Texas, that Emu oil is penetrating, emulsifying, won't clog pores, will not irritate, and is a great moisturizer. Dr. Berstein feels that the most important benefit for cosmetic creams, treatments and pharmaceutical companies is its penetrating qualities. He stated a medicated cream will not do much good if the medicine cannot penetrate the skin barrier.
"Oleic acid is, and has been used to carry bioactive compounds and treatments through the skin, and this was the highest fatty acid that was found in Emu oil."
Studied and found to be very effective for skin scars.
"Stretchmark, similar acquired during pregnancy, can be prevented by application of Emu Oil. Additionally, application of Emu Oil diminishes or completely erases existing stretchmarks."
ET&T. April '96, U.S. Patent #5,472,713, Uses of Emu oil.
Ingredients, as it comes from a farmed animal and is 100% natural.
EMU OIL TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- The oil has been solely derived from Emu fat and has not been blended with any other oil
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No added preservatives or anti oxidants.
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Emu oil is considered a non-hazardous material as far as shipping is concerned. Flash point <140 ºC
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All of the following Specifications are typical working standards for typical commercial cosmetic Emu oil.
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MICROBIOLOGICAL LEVELS
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TESTS
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Specification Range
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METHOD
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6.1
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Standard microbial plate count
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<1
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AS1766.2.1.91 + 1.3.91
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6.2
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Aerobic microbial plate count
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<1
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MAL GP11-c
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6.3
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Coliforms
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<10
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AS 1766.2.3.92
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6.4
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E coli
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<1
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AS 1766.2.3.92
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6.5
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Salmonella sp
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ND
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AS 1766.2.5.92
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6.6
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Yeasts
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<1
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AS 1766.2.2.97
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6.7
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Moulds
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<1
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AS 1766.2.2.97
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6.8
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Viruses mainly influenza virus
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ND
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7. STABILITY
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TESTS
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Specification Range
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METHOD
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7.1
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Water content
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0.1 – 0.5
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AOCS Ca 2c-25
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7.2
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Free fatty acid
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0.20 – 1.20
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AOCS Ca 5a-40
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7.3
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Peroxide value
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0.5 – 10.0
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AOAC 965.33
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8. PHYSIO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION
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TESTS
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Specification Range
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METHOD
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8.1
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Saponification value
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190 – 200
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AOCS Cd 3-25
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8.2
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Specific gravity @ 40 ºC
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0.897 – 0.920
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AOCS Cc 10a-25
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8.3
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Viscosity @ 40 ºC
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31 – 48
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AOCS Ja 11-87
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8.4
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Refractive index
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1.455 – 1.467
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AOCS Cc 7-25
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8.5
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Iodine value
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62.0 – 105.0
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AOCS Cd 1-25
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9. MAJOR FATTY ACIDS
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9.1
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METHODOLOGY
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AOAC 969.33 963.22
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9.2
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IDENTITY
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Specification Range
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9.3
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C14:0 Myristic
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0.20 – 0.50
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9.4
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C16:0 Pakmitic
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17.0 – 23.0
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9.5
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C16:1 Palmitoleic
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2.0 – 4.0
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9.6
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C18:0 Stearic
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7.0 – 11.0
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9.7
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C18:1 Oleic
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35.0 – 55.0
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9.8
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C18:1 Trans Elaidic
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0.08 – 0.80
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9.9
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C18:2 Linoleic
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6.24 – 17.62
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9.10
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C18:3 Linolenic
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0.50 – 18.0
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9.11
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C20:1 Eicosenic
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0.14 – 0.50
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9.12
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Saturated
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28.0 – 32.0
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9.13
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Monounsaturated
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50.0 – 58.0
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9.14
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Polyunsaturated
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5.0 – 17.0
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9.15
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Omega 3
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0.50 – 18.0
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9.16
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Omega 6
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6.0 – 17.0
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10. VITAMINS MINERALS
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Type
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Range Values
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10.1
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Carotenoids
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0.2 – 0.4
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10.2
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Vitamin A
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0.9 – 2.5
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10.3
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Vitamin E
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3.0 – 4.9
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10.4
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Ash
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<0.01
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10.5
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Iron
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<0.1
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10.6
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Zinc
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<0.02
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10.7
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Magnesium
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<0.1
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