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| Catalog Number | CI-HC-0082 |
| Product Name | Sunflower Oil |
| CAS | 8001-21-6 |
| Synonyms | Helianthus annuus oil |
| Description | Sunflower oil is a type of vegetable oil that is derived from sunflower seeds through a process of pressing, refining, and extraction. It is commonly used for cooking, frying, baking, and as a salad dressing. |
| Flash Point | >110 °C |
| Density | 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Appearance | clear, yellow-colored liquid with a mild, neutral taste and a neutral odor |
| Application | 1. Cooking: Sunflower oil is a widely used cooking oil due to its high smoke point, neutral flavor, and ability to enhance the taste of the food. 2. Skincare: Sunflower oil is rich in nourishing vitamins and antioxidants which make it an excellent option for skincare products. It helps to moisturize the skin, improve skin texture, and reduce inflammation. 3. Haircare: Sunflower oil can help to nourish and protect hair, preventing breakage and damage, and moisturizing the scalp. 4. Industrial use: Sunflower oil is also used in various industrial applications such as biodiesel production and manufacturing of paint, varnishes, and soaps. 5. Health benefits: Sunflower oil is a rich source of healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and other essential nutrients, providing numerous health benefits such as reducing inflammation, aiding in heart health, and improving brain function. |
| Features And Benefits | 1. Moisturizes skin 2. Softens rough and dry areas 3. Prevents moisture loss 4. Contains antioxidants 5. Reduces inflammation 6. Possesses anti-aging properties 7. Improves skin barrier function. |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.475(lit.) |
Pakkang, Nutthira, et al. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 2018, 21(6), 809-816.
In this work, castor oil and sunflower oil in different ratios were mixed with water and nonionic surfactants Span 80 and Dehydol LS TH to prepare water-in-oil (w/o) microemulsions and their potential for use as makeup removers was investigated. The results showed that the microemulsion prepared from a mixture of laureth-7, castor oil and sunflower oil (ratio 3:7) and 7.0% (w/w) water content was the best candidate for makeup remover.
Preparation of remover candidates
· A mixture of Castor oil and sunflower oil was blended in varying ratios of 1:9, 2:8, 3:7, 4:6, and 5:5.
· Subsequently, four types of liquid surfactant, containing fatty alcohol ethoxylates (with 2, 5, or 7 EO units) or sorbitan monooleate, were each added to the blended oil in a vial. The ratio of surfactant solution to oil was consistently 2:3.
· Gentle shaking of the surfactant-oil mixture for 15 minutes produced a suspension. Distilled water was then slowly added to the vial to achieve desired water contents (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10% (w/w) of the total mixture).
· Following another 15 minutes of shaking, the vials were photographed. The 100 samples, which included five mixed oil ratios, four surfactant types, and five water content levels, were stored in sealed containers at room temperature for a month to prevent evaporation, all candidates as potential removers.
Arianto, Anayanti, et al. Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 2019, 7(22), 3757.
Sunflower oil contains vitamin E and can act as a natural sunscreen by absorbing UVB light. This work prepared and evaluated the effect of sunflower oil nanoemulsion as a sunscreen.
Formulation preparation and results
The preparation of sunflower oil nanoemulsions was carried out using the spontaneous emulsification method with three different formulas: F1 (38% Tween 80, 22% sorbitol), F2 (36% Tween 80, 24% sorbitol), and F3 (34% Tween 80, 26% sorbitol), each containing 5% sunflower oil as a sunscreen ingredient.
· The nanoemulsions were subjected to evaluation for particle size, physical stability at various temperatures (room temperature, low temperature, high temperature) over a 12-week storage period, centrifugation at 3750 rpm for 5 hours, viscosity, pH, freeze-thaw testing, and SPF value determination through in vitro methods.
· Results from the evaluation indicated that nanoemulsion formula F1 exhibited the smallest average particle size of 124.47 nm, appearing yellowish in color, clear, and transparent. It had a pH value of 6.5 ± 0.1, viscosity value of 225 ± 25 cP, showed no separation or creaming during centrifugation, and remained stable throughout the 12-week storage period at different temperatures. Additionally, the SPF value of all nanoemulsion formulations was found to be higher compared to that of the emulsion.
What is sunflower oil and how is it made?
Sunflower oil is produced by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). It is rich in essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid. Some sunflowers are specifically cultivated to have high levels of oleic acid, and the oil from these seeds is known as high-oleic acid sunflower oil.
What are the different types of sunflower oil?
There are primarily two types of sunflower oil: standard sunflower oil, which is high in linoleic acid, and high-oleic acid sunflower oil, which as the name suggests, contains a greater proportion of oleic acid. High-oleic sunflower oil is often used as a source of polyunsaturated fat in diets.
What are the potential health benefits of using sunflower oil?
Sunflower oil, particularly the high-oleic variant, may help reduce the risk of heart disease when used in place of dietary fats and oils that are high in saturated fat. It is also potentially effective in reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol levels in some individuals.
Can sunflower oil help with high blood pressure?
There is no reliable scientific evidence to suggest that taking sunflower oil by mouth can lower high blood pressure. It appears to be possibly ineffective for this purpose.
Are there any other uses for sunflower oil?
While sunflower oil is sometimes used for various conditions such as eczema, dry skin, and dry mouth, there is a lack of solid scientific backing to support its effectiveness for these uses. Its primary recognized benefits are associated with heart health and cholesterol management.
Is sunflower oil effective for preventing heart disease?
According to some studies, using high-oleic acid sunflower oil instead of fats with higher saturated fat content might help reduce the risk of heart disease. The U.S. FDA permits products containing high-oleic sunflower oil to make this claim on their labels.
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