Safflower Seed Oil
Botanical Source: Carthamus tinctorius
CAS No.: 8001-23-8
Part Used: Seed
Appearance: Clear bright yellow oil
Specification: Fatty Acid
Features:
Safflower seed oil is obtained from high quality safflower seeds by cold pressing, which is one of the nature's most valuable vegetable oils due to its unique fatty acid composition. It provides a high concentration of essential unsaturated fatty acids including Linoleic Acid (85% most. ). The other essential nutrients present in safflower oil are omega-6 fatty acids etc. The cis-linoleic acid present in safflower oil gets converted into gamma linolenic acid (GLA) that triggers the brown fat to burn calories. Therefore, people who are looking for ways to lose weight as well as maintain their weight should include safflower oil in their regular diet. Safflower oil also promotes hair growth and healthy skin as it contains vitamin E.
Functions:
Losing weight, eliminating the excess fat;
Moisturizing the skin;
Improving blood sugar levels;
Regularizing menstrual cycles;
Strengthening the immune system
Reducing the risk of heart diseases & the level of cholesterol;
Increasing its resistance power against certain infections and diseases.
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Test Methods |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Clear bright yellow oil |
Conforms |
Organoleptic |
| Gardner Color |
<Y25; R3 @133.4mm Gardener |
Y15, R1.5 |
AOCS Td 1a-64 |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic of safflower seed |
Conforms |
Organoleptic |
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| Fatty Acid Distribution |
C16:0 Palmitic Acid |
5.3%-8.0% |
5.67% |
AOCS Ce 1e-91 |
| C18:0 Stearic Acid |
1.9%-2.9% |
1.90% |
| C18:1 Oleic Acid |
8.4%-21.3% |
11.26% |
| C18:2 Linoleic Aicd |
67.8%-83.2% |
81.07% |
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| Heat test At 280ºC |
No matter comes out |
Conforms |
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| Cold Test |
Clear after 5.5 hours at 0°C |
Conforms |
AOCS Cc 11-53 |
| Flash point (ºC) |
NLT 200 |
216 |
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| Moisture & volatile matters |
NMT 0.05% |
0.02% |
Karl Fischer |
| Acid value |
≤0.5 KOH mg/g |
0.26 |
AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| Peroxide value, mmol/kg |
6.0 max. |
1.7 |
AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Saponification value KOH mg/g |
186.0--198.0 |
191 |
AOCS Cd 3-25 |
| Unsaponifiable matters |
2% max |
0.53% |
AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
| Impurity |
NMT 0.05% |
0.01% |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
0.5ppm |
Atomic absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
| Chlorate (Cl) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic absorption |
| Phosphate Organics |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
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| Pesticides Residues |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Aflatoxins |
NMT 0.2ppb |
Absent |
HPLC |
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| Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count <1000cfu/g |
< 100 cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold <100cfu/g |
< 10 cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.4 |
| Salmonella to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.10 |
| Packing and Storage |
Packed in coated Iron or HDPE drum, purged with nitrogen. Stored at low temperature ( 10-15ºC ) in a well-closed container in cool place, kept away from sun light and heat. |
| Shelf Life |
1.5 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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