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SAFFLOWER OIL | ||
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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CAS NO. |
8001-23-8 |
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EINECS NO. |
232-276-5 | |
FORMULA | ||
MOL WT. | ||
H.S. CODE |
3823.11 | |
TOXICITY |
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SYNONYMS | Carthamus Tinctorius Oil; lipovol saf(lipo); obesitol; safflor; | |
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CLASSIFICATION |
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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PHYSICAL STATE |
yellow liquid | |
MELTING POINT | ||
BOILING POINT | ||
SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 0.92 - 0.925 | |
SOLUBILITY IN WATER | ||
pH | ||
VAPOR DENSITY |
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AUTOIGNITION |
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NFPA RATINGS |
Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 | |
REFRACTIVE INDEX |
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FLASH POINT |
> 110 C | |
STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions. Light sensitive | |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS |
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Safflower Oil is a nonyellowing oil derived from carthamus tinctor seed; consists of high proportion of linoleic acid and oleic acid in the form of triglyceride. This compound is used in varnishes, food oil blends, dietary supplements and alkyd resins. It is used in medicines for the treatment of atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia and prophylaxis. It is a solubilizer for flavors and fragrances. | ||
SALES SPECIFICATION | ||
APPEARANCE |
yellow liquid |
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CHAIN DISTRIBUTION |
C16:0 6.0 ~ 7.0% C18:0 2.0 ~ 3.0% C18:1 10.0 ~ 20.0% C18:2 70.0 ~ 80.0% |
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COLOR |
4Y - 0.4R | |
Iodine Value |
90 – 95 (mg KOH/g) |
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Peroxide Value |
1.0 max (meq/kg)) |
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TRANSPORTATION | ||
PACKING | 180kgs
in drum | |
HAZARD CLASS | Not regulated | |
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OTHER INFORMATION | ||
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