Almond oil

Almond oil (CAS 8007-69-0), commonly sourced and traded as sweet almond oil, is a fixed vegetable oil cold-pressed or refined from the kernels of Prunus amygdalus.

Where is Almond oil used?

• Personal care: emollient, carrier and lubricant in lotions, massage oils, lip balms and hair care
• Pharmaceuticals: carrier for injectable preparations, topical ointments and softgel capsule fill oils
• Food: specialty culinary oils, confectionery coatings and flavoring preparations
• Coatings and sealants: plasticizing or lubricating component in natural or low-VOC systems
• It functions as a carrier and lubricant in manufacturing.

Good to know: Refined grades are typically specified for pharmaceutical use; cold-pressed virgin oil is preferred in premium personal care and food applications.

Commercial specifications

• Drum, IBC and bulk quantities
• Food-grade, USP/BP and cosmetic-grade; refined and unrefined variants
• Meets Ph. Eur., EP and FCC requirements