Safflower Oil

Name:
Safflower Oil
Detailed information:
Drying oil from safflower (carthamus) seed, somewhat similar to linseed oil. It is nonyellowing. Contains 78% linoleic acid (unsaturated fatty acid).

Properties:

Straw-colored liquid. D 0.923–0.927 (25/25C), refr index 1.4740–1.4745 (25C), acid value 0.6–1.5, iodine no. 140–152, saponification no. 186–193, unsaponifiable 0.3–1.0%. Combustible.

Derivation:

Hydraulic or solvent extraction of seeds.

Use:

Alkyd resins, paints, varnishes, medicine, dietetic foods, margarine, hydrogenated shortening.