Squalene
Squalene is a natural, unsaturated hydrocarbon found abundantly in shark liver oil and plant sources like olives. Known for its exceptional moisturizing and antioxidant properties, Squalene is a key ingredient in premium cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Squalene is structurally unique triterpene compound that is one component of human skin surface lipids. Squalene is used widely as a cosmetic ingredient for its Anti-ageing properties due to its Skin moisturising & Skin smoothening effects
| Parameter | Specification |
| Color & Appearance | Colorless Oil |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Purity | 99% minimum |
| Iodine Value (I/100g) | 360- 385 |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | Less than 1 |
| Peroxide Value (meq/kg) | Less than 2 |
| Refractive Index @ 25 °C | 1.490-1.495 |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.850-0.858 |
| Heavy Metals | Less than 10 ppm |
Microbiological Assays
| Total Plate Count (CFU/GM) | Less than 1000 |
| Yeast & Moulds | Less than 300 |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
