Research Article

Elaboration of Nanoparticles Containing Indomethacin: Argan Oil for Transdermal Local and Cosmetic Application

Table 3

Composition and physicochemical properties of Argan oil [14].

Density
(g/mL; 20 ± 2°C)
Surface tension
(mN/m; 20 ± 2°C)
Oil/water interfacial tension
(mN/m; 20 ± 2°C)
Viscosity (mPa·s, 20°C)Composition

0.91 23.0 9.8 65.8 Oleic acid (42.8%); linoleic acid (36.8%); palmitic acid (12%); stearic acid (6.0%); linolenic acid (<0.5%).
Saturated acids: 18%; monounsaturated acids: 42.8%; diunsaturated acids: 36.8%