Grades & specifications
Cosmetic Grade Argan Oil: Grades & Specifications
For formulators and quality teams choosing an argan oil grade. Grade selection is a trade-off between sensory profile, processing and cost — and it should be settled with a specification sheet and a sample, not a product name.
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Request the specification and a sample for the grade that fits your brief.
Request a sampleRequest specificationsArgan oil grade types used in cosmetics
These are the grade categories buyers commonly evaluate. Which grades we can currently supply is confirmed with your quotation.
Virgin (cold-pressed)
Mechanically pressed from unroasted kernels and filtered. Retains the characteristic nutty odour and golden colour; typically chosen where a natural, minimally processed ingredient is part of the product story.
Deodorized
Virgin oil further processed to reduce odour. Often chosen for fragranced or sensory-sensitive leave-on products where the native argan scent would interfere.
Refined
Further processed for a neutral colour and odour. Relevant where cost and neutrality matter more than a minimally processed claim — for example some soap and blended applications.
Organic
Ecocert/COSMOS and USDA Organic certified argan oil (certificate copies on request). Organic lots, scope and documentation are covered on the organic wholesale page.
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Specification parameters to request
We do not publish technical values until they are taken from verified specification sheets or lab reports. These are the parameters worth requesting for any cosmetic-grade argan oil:
| Parameter | Why it matters | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value / free fatty acids | Indicator of hydrolysis and kernel/oil handling quality. | From specification sheet |
| Peroxide value | Indicator of primary oxidation — important for shelf life of the finished product. | From specification sheet |
| Fatty acid composition (GC) | Confirms identity and helps detect blending with other oils. | From specification sheet |
| Colour and odour | Drives grade choice for sensory-sensitive formulations. | From specification sheet |
| Relative density and refractive index | Routine identity checks for incoming QC. | From specification sheet |
| Moisture and impurities | Affects stability and filtration performance. | From specification sheet |
| Unsaponifiable matter | Relevant for formulators who value the minor-component fraction. | From specification sheet |
| Contaminant screening | Ask which pesticide, heavy-metal or microbial tests are available for the lot. | From specification sheet |
Identifiers and current data
Botanical name and INCI are public reference data, shown for convenience and confirmed against the specification sheet you receive.
| Field | Current information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Moroccan Argan Oil (bulk)Owner stated | Owner stated |
| Botanical name | Argania spinosaReference data — confirm | Reference data — confirm |
| INCI | Argania Spinosa Kernel OilReference data — confirm | Reference data — confirm |
| Origin | MoroccoOwner confirmed | Owner confirmed |
| Certifications | Ecocert/COSMOS, USDA Organic, ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP), ONSSA registration (Morocco) — certificate copies available on requestOwner confirmed | Owner confirmed |
| Grade | Grade options confirmed with quotationConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
| Supply model | Direct production (ArganOil.us, Morocco)Owner confirmed | Owner confirmed |
| Applications | Suitability confirmed per grade and applicationConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
| Documentation | Documentation availability confirmed per grade on requestConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
| Sample availability | Sample requests reviewed by our sourcing teamConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
| Packaging | Industry-standard formats are 1–25 L jerrycans, 200 L drums and 1,000 L IBC totes; available formats confirmed with quotationConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
| MOQ | Bulk minimums in this market typically start at a few litres; our current MOQ is confirmed with quotationConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
| Lead time | Standard lead times from Morocco, confirmed with each quotation.Owner confirmed | Owner confirmed |
| Export markets | Destination confirmed with quotationConfirmed with quote | Confirmed with quote |
Documents by grade
- Specification sheetConfirmed on request
- Certificate of analysisConfirmed on request
- Safety data sheetConfirmed on request
- Traceability informationConfirmed on request
- Batch informationConfirmed on request
- Sample testingConfirmed on request
Documentation availability confirmed per grade on request. Only approved documents are ever sent; lot-specific documents are never published.
FAQ
Procurement questions
What is the INCI name for argan oil?
The INCI name commonly used for argan kernel oil is Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil. Confirm it against the specification sheet supplied for your grade.
Which grade should I use for a face serum?
That depends on your fragrance, colour and positioning requirements, which is why we recommend comparing samples against your brief. We do not give formulation advice.
Do you publish fatty acid values?
Not until they are taken from verified specification sheets or lab reports for the grade supplied. Request the specification sheet instead.
Related procurement pages
Related pages
- Virgin vs Deodorized Argan OilHow bleaching and deodorization change argan oil — colour, odour, free fatty acids, tocopherols, stability — and how to choose between virgin and deodorized grades.
- Argan Oil Specifications ExplainedReference ranges for argan oil identity and quality parameters — density, iodine value, fatty acids, sterols, tocopherols — and how to set your own limits.
- Technical DocumentsArgan oil technical documentation — specification sheet, example COA, SDS, certification and packaging information: what each answers and how to request it.
- Quality ControlQuality checkpoints to expect for bulk argan oil — raw material, lot identification, testing and documentation — and how ours are confirmed per order.
- SamplesHow to request a bulk-representative argan oil sample: qualification questions, grade confirmation, evaluation and the path from approved sample to bulk quotation.
- Bulk Argan OilBuy bulk Moroccan argan oil by the drum or recurring volume.
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