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Sunflower oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seed of the sunflower plant Helianthus annuus by mechanical expression or solvent extraction.
Sunflower oil is a versatile oil valued for its light taste and health benefits supplying more vitamin E than any other vegetable oil.
sunflower oil is produced from the seeds which contain 30% of the oil and is commonly used as a carrier oil offering smoothing properties. A good alternative for massage products this oil is easily absorbed into the skin, has great stability and emolliency and it can be used as a base for many products.
2. REFINED SUNFLOWER OILGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sunflower oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seed of the sunflower plant
Helianthus annuus by mechanical expression or solvent extraction.
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TEST METHOD RANGE
Specific Gravity @ 25øC USP 0.915-0.920
Iodine Value USP 110 - 143
Saponification Value USP 188 - 194
Free Fatty Acids USP < 2.5 mL of
0.02 N NaOH
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Color Gardner AOCS Td la-64 3 max
Appearance Pale yellow, bright & clear
oily liquid
Odor Bland, odorless
TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)
C14:0
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