Safflower oil refined (8001-23-8), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: OLI-203
Review: 3
Date: 22/10/2026
SAFFLOWER OIL REFINED
CAS Nº
8001-23-8
EC/EINECS Nº
232-276-5
| DESCRIPTION | Type I safflower oil is the fatty oil obtained from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius L. by pressing and/or extraction, followed by a refining process. |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Carthamus tinctorius L. |
| PLANT PART USED | Seed |
| INGREDIENTS | 100% Safflower Oil |
| NAME INCI | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
| ADDITIVES | Absence |
| ANTIOXIDANTS | Absence |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| ORIGIN | Vegetable |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | Clear, viscous, yellow to pale yellow liquid | Visual |
| ODOR | Characteristic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| ACID NUMBER | ≤0.5 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| PEROXIDE INDEX | ≤10.0 meq O2/kg | Internal Method |
| DENSITY AT 20ºC | ~ 0.922g/ml | Ph. Eur. |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 20ºC | ~ 1476º | Ph. Eur. |
| UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER | ≤1.5 % | Ph. Eur. |
| WATER | ≤0.1 % | Ph. Eur. |
| ALKALINE IMPURITIES | Complies | Ph. Eur. |
| TRANS FATTY ACIDS | <2% | Internal Method |
| FATTY ACID COMPOSITION | ||
| < C14:0 | ≤0.2 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 14:0 MYRISTIC ACID | ≤0.2 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 16:0 PALMITIC ACID | 4.0 – 10.0 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 18:0 STEARIC ACID | 1.0 – 5.0 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 18:1 OLEIC ACID | 8.0 – 21.0 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 18:2 LINOLEIC ACID | 68.0 – 83.0 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 18:3 LINOLENIC ACID | ≤0.5 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 20:0 ARACHIDIC ACID | ≤0.5 % | Ph. Eur. |
| C 20:1 ICOSENOIC ACID | ≤0.5 % | Ph. Eur |
| C 22:0 BEHENIC ACID | ≤1.0 % | Ph. Eur |
| STEROL COMPOSITION | ≤0.3 % Brasicasterol | Ph. Eur |
| SOLUBILITY | Virtually insoluble in 96% ethanol and miscible with petroleum ether (intervalo de ebullición: 40-60 °C). | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| LEAD | <0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL AEROBES | <1,000 cfu/g | Internal Method |
Other informations
USE: Food in accordance with Reg.(CE) No 852/2004 and No 178/2002, Cosmetics and Pharma.
Product suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Kosher and Halal certified product.
GMO-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No. 1829/2003 and No. 1830/2003
BSE/TSE free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No. 999/2001.
Allergen-free product in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1169/2011.
Product free of Cosmetic Allergens in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1223/2009.
Contaminant-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 2023/915.
Pesticide-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvent Free Product in accordance with Dir. 2010/32/EC. Complies with the requirements of Dir. CPMP/ICH/283/95 and CPMP/ICH/1940/00.
Product NOT Irradiated in accordance with Dir. No. 1999/2/CE and No. 1999/3/EC.
Nanomaterials-free product in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1169/2011.
CMR free product.
Alcohol-free product.
Product free of Doping Substances according to the WADA List.
Product NOT tested on animals.
STORAGE: Store in a dry place, at room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C), protected from direct sunlight and strange odors. Cold storage (10 °C ± 5 °C) can significantly improve quality retention. Freezing should be avoided.
SHELF LIFE: 18 MONTHS
Standards: Meets manufacturer’s specifications and Ph.Eur.
Product suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Kosher and Halal certified product.
GMO-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No. 1829/2003 and No. 1830/2003
BSE/TSE free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No. 999/2001.
Allergen-free product in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1169/2011.
Product free of Cosmetic Allergens in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1223/2009.
Contaminant-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 2023/915.
Pesticide-free product in accordance with Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvent Free Product in accordance with Dir. 2010/32/EC. Complies with the requirements of Dir. CPMP/ICH/283/95 and CPMP/ICH/1940/00.
Product NOT Irradiated in accordance with Dir. No. 1999/2/CE and No. 1999/3/EC.
Nanomaterials-free product in accordance with Reg. (UE) No 1169/2011.
CMR free product.
Alcohol-free product.
Product free of Doping Substances according to the WADA List.
Product NOT tested on animals.
STORAGE: Store in a dry place, at room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C), protected from direct sunlight and strange odors. Cold storage (10 °C ± 5 °C) can significantly improve quality retention. Freezing should be avoided.
SHELF LIFE: 18 MONTHS
Standards: Meets manufacturer’s specifications and Ph.Eur.
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