Specifications and Typical Properties of

RBD Oleic Safflower Oil

RBD Oleic Safflower Oil is the expeller pressed oil from the seed of the plant Carthamus Tinctorius, which is classified by many as the world's most ancient crop. RBD Oleic Safflower Oil is characterized as a pale yellow, clear oil having a very mild, nutty odor and taste. It differs from regular linoleic safflower oil in that its fatty acid content is comprised of approximately 75 to 80% oleic acid. RBD Oleic Safflower Oil demonstrates excellent oxidative stability in cosmetic formulations.

CTFA Name: Oleic safflower oil

INCI Name: Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) oil

CAS#: 8001-23-8

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Specifications (at time of drumming)

Acid Value (AOCS Cd 3a-63)	≤ 0.10
Free Fatty Acid (% of oleic)	≤ 0.05%
Peroxide Value (AOCS Cd 8b-90)	≤ 0.5
Color (AOCS Cc 13b-45, Lovibond 5 1/4")	≤ 8.0 Y, ≤ 1.0 R
Iodine Value (AOCS Cd lb-87)	83 to 97
Saponification Value (AOCS Cd 3-25)	183 to 199
Organoleptic Characteristics	Typical bland, faint nutlike

Typical Properties

Refractive Index (AOCS Ca 7-25)	1.465 to 1.475
Specific Gravity (AOCS Cc 10a-25)	0.890 to 0.930

Free Fatty Acid Profile	Fatty Acid	Range (%)
	Palmitic (C 16:0):	4.00 - 9.00
	Stearic (C 18:0):	2.5 max.
	Oleic (C 18:1):	72.00 - 80.00
	Linoleic (C 18:2):	12.00 - 16.00
	Linolenic (C 18:3):	0.5 max.
Fatty Acid Distribution	Saturated (%)	Unsaturated (%)
	5.00 - 10.00	90.00 - 95.00

Packaging

RBD Oleic Safflower Oil is packaged in new, closed head 55 gallon steel drums (net oil weight: 190 kg), sparged and blanketed with nitrogen to enhance stability. RBD Oleic Safflower Oil is also packaged in new five gallon steel cans (net oil weight: 17.30 kg) sparged and blanketed with nitrogen. RBD Oleic Safflower Oil also can be packaged to the specifications and requirements of the client.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool location away from direct sunlight or other sources of UV light.

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