Description

Corn Oil is a premium, fixed vegetable oil derived from the germ of corn (maize) kernels. This versatile, food-grade oil is valued for its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, and its light flavor and color, making it a key ingredient in numerous food and industrial formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the food processing, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and biofuel industries seeking a reliable, high-quality lipid source.

Application

• Food Manufacturing: A primary cooking and salad oil, used in margarine, shortening, mayonnaise, dressings, and for frying due to its high smoke point.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Sourced for its favorable fatty acid profile, including ω-6 fatty acids, and as a carrier oil for fat-soluble vitamins.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as an emollient and moisturizing agent in lotions, creams, soaps, and hair care products for its skin-conditioning properties.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a solvent or carrier in topical ointments and as a component in soft gelatin capsules.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a base for biodegradable lubricants, rust preventatives, and as a feedstock in the production of biodiesel.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as a high-energy fat source to enhance the caloric density of feed formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Corn Oil
CAS No.	8001-30-7
Molecular Formula	Mixture (Primarily triglycerides of oleic and linoleic acids)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Maize Oil; Corn Germ Oil; Zea mays oil; Vegetable Oil (Corn Source); Mazola Oil (Trade Name); Food Grade Corn Oil; Refined Corn Oil; Oleum Maydis
EINECS	232-281-2

Quality Control

Our Corn Oil is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. We ensure compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and can provide products meeting USP-NF standards for applicable grades. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its nature as an oil that is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere), prolonged exposure to air, heat, and light should be minimized to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, light yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Relative Density (20°C)	0.915 - 0.923
Refractive Index (40°C)	1.465 - 1.468
Acid Value	≤ 0.6 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg
Unsaponifiable Matter	≤ 1.5%
Fatty Acid Composition (GC)	Linoleic Acid: 50-65%; Oleic Acid: 20-35%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets regulatory limits

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