Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: OLI-085
Date: 01/02/2025
REFINED CORN GERM OIL
CAS Nº
8001-30-7
EC/EINECS Nº
232-281-2
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| INCI NAME | Zea Mays Oil |
| DESCRIPTION | It is the fatty oil obtained by mechanical expression or by extraction, followed by a refining process from the seeds of Zea mays L. |
| USED PART | Germ of the corn |
| ORIGIN | Vegetable |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| APPEARANCE | Clear, pale yellow or yellow oil |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| DENSITY to 20ºC | c.a. 0.920 | EP |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX to 20ºC | c.a. 1.474 | EP |
| ALKALINE SUBSTANCES | Complies | EP |
| ACIDITY INDEX | ≤0.5 mg KOH/g | EP |
| PEROXIDE INDEX | ≤10.0 meq O2/kg | EP |
| UNSAPONIFIABLE | ≤2.8% | EP |
| STEROLS (BRASICASTEROL) | ≤0.3% | EP |
| FATTY ACID COMPOSITION | ||
| 16:0 Palmitic acid | 8.6 – 16.5% | EP |
| 18:0 Estearic acid | ≤3.3% | EP |
| 18:1 Oleic acid | 20.0 – 42.2% | EP |
| 18:2 Linoleic acid | 39.4 – 65.6% | EP |
| 18:3 Linolenic acid | 0.5 – 1.5% | EP |
| 20:0 Arabic acid | ≤0.8% | EP |
| 20:1 Ecosenoic acid | ≤0.5% | EP |
| 22:00 Behenic acid | ≤0.5% | EP |
| SOLUBILITY | Virtually insoluble in water and alcohol, miscible with methylene chloride and petroleum ether | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Product with Kosher certificate and suitable for Halal diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & Nº 1830/2003.
Free Allergen product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Non irradiated product in accordance with Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterials free product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the CPMP/ICH/283/95 & CPMP/ICH/1940/00 corr.
Product free of volatile organic compounds VOC with respect to Dir. (EC) 2009/32.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
Free CMR product.
Product is NOT tested on animals.
STORAGE: Store in a dry environment (20°C +/- 5°C) in the absence of direct sunlight and unpleasant odors. Cold storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly improve quality preservation but freezing should be avoided.
Shelf life: 12 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Product with Kosher certificate and suitable for Halal diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & Nº 1830/2003.
Free Allergen product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Non irradiated product in accordance with Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterials free product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the CPMP/ICH/283/95 & CPMP/ICH/1940/00 corr.
Product free of volatile organic compounds VOC with respect to Dir. (EC) 2009/32.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Doping Substances Free Product (WADA list).
Free CMR product.
Product is NOT tested on animals.
STORAGE: Store in a dry environment (20°C +/- 5°C) in the absence of direct sunlight and unpleasant odors. Cold storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly improve quality preservation but freezing should be avoided.
Shelf life: 12 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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