Sunflower Seed Oil
Product Description
Sunflower Seed Oil is a versatile vegetable oil with various industrial applications.
Product:
Sunflower Seed Oil
CAS:
8001-21-6
Synonym:
Helianthus annuus oil
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
Light yellow oily liquid
Boiling point
225-250°C (Smoke Point)
Density
0.91-0.93 g/cm3
Flash Point
>110 °C
Melting point
-18 °C
Molecular Weight
886.5
Odor
Mild odor
Purity
99%
Refractive index
1.475
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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We Offer Sunflower Seed Oil
in various grades
A few of the grades available are listed below:
Sunflower Seed Oil used in many
industry applications
Sunflower Seed Oil is a versatile vegetable oil with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Food Industry: Sunflower seed oil is widely used in the food industry for cooking, frying, salad dressings, and as an ingredient in margarine and spreads due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point.
- Personal Care Products: It is used in cosmetics, skincare products, and hair care formulations for its moisturizing, emollient, and antioxidant properties.
- Pharmaceuticals: Sunflower seed oil is used as a carrier oil in pharmaceutical formulations for oral medications, supplements, and topical treatments.
- Industrial Applications: It is used in industrial applications such as lubricants, biofuels, and as a base oil for paints, varnishes, and coatings.
- Animal Feed: Sunflower seed oil is added to animal feed formulations for livestock and poultry to improve energy content and enhance palatability.
- Biodiesel Production: It is used as a feedstock in the production of biodiesel due to its high oleic acid content and suitability for biofuel applications.
- Health Foods: Sunflower seed oil is used in health foods and dietary supplements for its high content of unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and phytosterols.
- Cosmetic Formulations: It is used in formulations for lip balms, body lotions, and facial serums to provide hydration, nourishment, and protection to the skin.
- Industrial Cleaning Products: Sunflower seed oil derivatives are used in industrial cleaning products as surfactants and solvents for their biodegradability and low environmental impact.
- Paints and Coatings: It is used in paints, varnishes, and coatings as a drying oil to improve adhesion, durability, and gloss.