Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil
(Linum Usitatissimum)
From the Latin words “linum” is (flax) and “usitatissimum” (useful)…
Originally from Asia; Russia, North America, India, Morocco, Argentina and Brazil now cultivate flax seed to produce the oil.
This is a golden-yellow, amber or brown drying oil expeller pressed from the seeds of the flax plant. Uses include core oils, soap, shaving creams and pharmaceuticals.
One of the few oils with a high content of a-linolenic acid similar to the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Flaxseed (Linseed) oil is used as an emollient, anti-inflammatory and healing agent. It is well-known to create smooth, soft skin, as well as alleviate skin conditions due to a dietary lack of omega-3.
High in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil has a rich yellow color and butter-like aroma. It is most commonly used as a carrier oil for essential oils, massage lotions and other skin moisturizers. Linseed Oil will also help prevent scars and stretch marks.
Common Uses of Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil
- Cosmetics
- Massage Lotions
- Carrier for essential oils
- Hand creams and body milks
Benefits of Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil
- Stimulates cell regeneration
- Moisturizes skin
- Prevents scarring and stretch marks
FLAXSEED (LINSEED) OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 014 LN/R
CHEMICAL NAME:FLAXSEED (LINSEED) OIL
INCI NAME:LINUM USITATISSIMUM
CAS NUMBER:8001-26-1
EINECS NU+MBER:232-278-6
|
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
|
Physical status at 25C° |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
|
Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<0.5 |
|
Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
170 – 200 |
|
Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
188 – 196 |
|
Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<5 |
|
Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5”¼ |
50Y/5R |
|
Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<1.5 |
|
Density at 20C° |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
09.24 – 0.934 |
|
Cloud point |
°C |
AOCS Cc6-25 |
<-10 |
|
Pour point |
°C |
ASTM D97-87 |
<-15 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
|
Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
6 – 8 |
|
Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.5 |
|
Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<0.1 |
|
Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
4 – 7 |
|
Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
17 – 26 |
|
Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
13 – 19 |
|
Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
45 – 60 |
|
Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<0.5 |
|
Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.8 |
|
Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.8 |
|
Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<0.5 | |
