Safflower Oil
(Carthamus Tinctorius)
From the Latin words “tinctorius” (dyes or belonging to dyers) and “carthasmus” (to dye, to color)…
Mexico, India and the United States are the world’s primary producers of Safflower Oil.
In Egypt, dye from safflower was used to color cotton and silk, as well as used to create ointments for use in religious ceremonies.
This is a drying oil expeller pressed from the safflower seed and is somewhat similar to linseed oil. This natural oil can be found in alkyd resins, paints, varnishes, medicine, dietetic foods, margarine, or hydrogenated shortening.
Around the world, safflower is mainly grown for cooking purposes. It has the highest polyunsaturated/saturated ratios of any oil, and nutritionally similar to olive oil with high levels of linoleic or oleic acid. Safflower oil is considered a great skin hydrator and is often used in massage products because it oxidizes easily. It is stable and its consistency does not change in low temperatures.
Common Uses of Safflower Oil
- Massage oils
- Soaps
- Lotions and creams
- Hair Care
Benefits of Safflower Oil
- Helps treat inflamed joints
- Relieves eczema and rough skin
- Absorbs quickly
SAFFLOWER OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 299 CT/R
CHEMICAL NAME:SAFFLOWER OIL
INCI NAME:CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS
CAS NUMBER:8001-23-8
EINECS NUMBER:232-276-5
|
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 |
120 – 135 |
|
Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
180 – 195 |
|
Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<2 |
|
Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5” ¼ |
50Y/5R |
|
Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<1.5 |
|
Density at 20C° |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.912 – 0.930 |
|
Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.472 – 1.476 |
|
Cloud point |
°C |
AOCS Cc6-25 |
<-10 |
|
Pour point |
°C |
ASTM D97-87 |
<-15 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
|
Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
n.r. |
|
Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
5 – 8 |
|
Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.5 |
|
Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<0.1 |
|
Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
2.5 – 7 |
|
Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
20 – 40 |
|
Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
50 – 74 |
|
Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
<0.5 |
|
Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<0.5 |
|
Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.5 |
|
Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<1 |
|
Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
Tr. | |
