Borage Oil

Borage Oil Appearance Acid Value Peroxide Value Saponification Value Unsaponifiable Matter Moisture and Volatiles Gardner Color Cold Test Lead Arsenic Cadmium Mercury A clear bright yellow oil NMT 2.0 mg KOH/g NMT 10.0 meq/kg 185.0-195.0 mg KOH/g NMT 2.0% NMT 0.20% NMT 5 Clear after 5.5 hours at 0°C NMT 0.20 ppm NMT 0.20 ppm NMT 0.20 ppm NMT 0.20 ppm Fatty Acid CompositionC16:0 Palmitic C18:0 Stearic C18:1 Oleic C18:2 Linoleic C18:3 γ-Linolenic C20:1 Icosenoic C22:1 Docosenoic Others 9.0–12.0% 3.0–5.0% 15.0–20.0% 35.0–42.0% NLT 20.0% 3.0-5.0% 1.0-4.0% 0-4.0% Packaging: Borage oil is packaged in 190 kg net standard HDPE drums and purged with nitrogen. Custom packaging is available. Storage: The oil should be stored in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Shelf Life: The shelf life is two years if unopened in the original standard 190 kg package. Once opened the shelf life of the oil is limited by temperature and light and oxygen exposure. Any remaining oil should be blanketed with nitrogen and used as soon asap.