Sunflower Oil
(Helianthus Annuus)
Helios is the Greek word for sun and anthos means flower; annus is the latin for yearly.
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 U.S.
Known to have been used in the treatment of rheumatism, coughs, bronchitis and chest congestion.
Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid and a component of natural fats derived from either vegetable oils or animal fat. Oleic acid acts as an emulsifier, surfactant, thickening agent and emollient.
The high oleic sunflower is actually a type of sunflower that is grown for this purpose in which the triglycerids can contain 80%+ of oleic acid!
Sunflower oil is a versatile oil valued for its light taste and health benefits supplying more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil. It is expeller pressed from the seeds which contain 30% of the oil and is commonly used as a carrier oil offering smoothing and moisturizing 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 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
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBN 286 GS/AO
CHEMICAL NAME: SUNFLOWER OIL HIGH OLEIC CONTENT
INCI NAME: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS
CAS NUMBER: 8001-21-6
EINECS NUMBER: 232-273-9
| |
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25C o |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<0.5 |
| Iodine value |
gI 2 /100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
80 - 100 |
| 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 |
| Cloud point |
oC |
AOCS Cc6-25 |
<-10 |
| Pour point |
oC |
ASTM D97-87 |
<-15 |
Fatty acids composition % (GLC):
| Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<0.1 |
| Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
2 - 6 |
| 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 |
70 -85 |
| Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
7 -20 |
| 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 |
Tr. |
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