jojoba oil golden organic 100% pure by dr.adorable 64 oz / 2 quarters dr adorable <b>pure organic jojoba oil unrefined cold pressed<br> <b>method of extraction: cold pressed<br> <b>ingredients: pure organic jojoba oil. nothing else<br> <b>this oil suitable for food and cosmetic purpose<br> <b>ships in a food grade plastic bottles bpa free<br> jojoba oil comes from the beans of the shrub like plant, simmondsia chinensis. this is the highest grade certified organic, cold pressed oil (actually a liquid plant wax). it is bright and golden in color and is regarded as the most favored in the carrier oil family because of its advanced molecular stability. also makes a great scalp cleanser for the hair, and is equally wonderful for the skin because it has absorption properties that are similar to our skin's own sebum. <br> <b>botanical name- simmondsia chinensis<br> <b>origin- israel<br> <b>extraction- cold pressed/unrefined<br> <b>shelf life- 2 years recommended<br> jojoba oil may become cloudy and solidify as the temperature drops. this is a normal process that occurs from the hardening of the fats and waxes, and it will become stable at or around room temperature. because jojoba is not an oil but rather a wax, its shelf life and stability is considerably higher then most oils and rancidity is very rarely a concern. deep gold in color and with a mild odor.<br> specifications<br> color- golden<br> odor- mild and thick/characteristic<br> acid value- 0.3<br> peroxide value- 0.5<br> non-saponifiables- 49<br> saponification value- 90.1<br> iodine value- 82.2<br> specific gravity- 0.865<br> ph- 4.21<br> fatty acids<br> erucic- 13.6%<br> gadoleic- 71.3%<br> oleic- 11.2%<br></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b>