Description

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a unique, long-chain fatty acid triglyceride derived from the seeds of the *Limnanthes alba* plant. This natural oil is highly valued for its exceptional oxidative stability and long shelf life, making it a superior emollient and conditioning agent. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the cosmetics, personal care, and high-performance lubricants industries seeking stable, sustainable, and high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: As a premium emollient in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and hair conditioners due to its non-greasy feel and skin-softening properties.
• High-Performance Lubricants: Used in specialty lubricants and metalworking fluids where extreme temperature stability and low volatility are required.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Carrier Oil: Serves as a stable carrier or excipient in topical formulations and softgel capsules.
• Natural & Organic Product Lines: A key ingredient in certified natural, organic, and sustainable beauty products.
• Hair Care Products: Provides excellent shine, manageability, and conditioning in shampoos, serums, and leave-in treatments.
• Massage & Aromatherapy Oils: Valued for its slow absorption rate and luxurious skin feel in blended oils.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meadowfoam Seed Oil
CAS No.	153065-40-8
Molecular Formula	Primarily C20-C22 triglycerides
Molecular Weight	Varies (Mixture of triglycerides)
Synonyms	Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil; Meadowfoam Oil; *Limnanthes alba* oil; Foamflower seed oil; Meadow foam seed oil; 20:1 Delta5 fatty acid triglyceride; C20:1ω5 triglyceride; (Z)-13-Eicosenoic acid triglyceride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Meadowfoam Seed Oil is produced and tested to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of the cosmetic and personal care industries. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying identity, purity, and key physical-chemical parameters. Certifications for organic or sustainably sourced material are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Recommended storage temperature is between 15-25°C (59-77°F) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, mild
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Iodine Value	90 - 105 (g I2/100g)
Saponification Value	170 - 190 mg KOH/g
Fatty Acid Composition (C20:1)	≥ 90%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.