Safflower Oils
Crude Linoleic Safflower Oil
Oil obtained from the seeds of linoleic varieties of Carthamus tinctorius. It is characterised by a high linoleic acid content, generally exceeding its oleic acid content. It is supplied unrefined, retaining the colour, aroma and natural components of the raw material; it is intended primarily for subsequent refining or formulations that accept crude quality. Its main uses are in food, margarines, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and dermatological preparations.
Technical sheet
- INCI name
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- CAS number
- 8001-23-8
- Botanical name
- Carthamus tinctorius L.
- Origin
- Asia, the Americas, Europe and other safflower-producing regions.
Typical applications
- Food industry
- Cosmetics
- Refining
- Industrial processing
Regulations
- Codex Alimentarius CXS 210-1999
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, where applicable