Sunflower Oil
(Helianthus Annuus)
Helios is the Greek word for sun and anthos means flower; annus is the latin for yearly and the plant is in the Asteraceae family.
Sunflowers originated in South America where the seeds were eaten or used in a meal. The plant now grows in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, India, Argentina and the US.
Greek myth tells a story of a girl named Clytie who fell in love with Apollo the sun god who was only interested in watching his chariot fly through the sky. She was turned into a sunflower after nine days!
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. Great stability and emolliency it can be used as a base for many products. Sunflower oil contains vitamins A, D and mostly Vitamin E.
Common Uses of Sunflower Oil
- Soaps
- Massage products
- Cooking and frying
- Body painting products
Benefits of Sunflower Oil
- Stable
- Emollient properties
- Softens and moisturizes skin
SUNFLOWER OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBN 286 GS/R
CHEMICAL NAME: SUNFLOWER OIL
INCI NAME: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS
CAS NUMBER: 8001-21-6
| |
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25Co |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<0.5 |
| Iodine value |
gI 2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
120 - 145 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
185 - 195 |
| Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<2 |
| Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5-1/4" |
<40Y/4R |
| Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<1.5 |
| Density at 20Co |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.918 - 0.923 |
| Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.4720 - 1.4760 |
| Cloud point |
oC |
AOCS Cc 6-25 |
<-10 |
| Pour Point |
oC |
ASTM D97-87 |
<-15 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
| 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 |
15 - 40 |
| Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
40 - 74 |
| Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
<0.3 |
| Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<0.5 |
| Eicosenoic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.5 |
| Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
0.1 - 3 |
| Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
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