Cottonseed Oil
Cottonseed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the cotton plant (Gossypium sp.). Cotton belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae). Its seeds have a fatty oil content of between 15 and 30 percent. Today, the most important cotton-growing regions are in the Far East, the United States, Africa and Europe.
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High in natural vitamin E
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High content of linoleic acid
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Ideal base oil
This product has the following features:
- High content of linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2), oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1) and palmitic acid (C16:0)
- High in natural vitamin E
Foods
- An ideal ingredient for cold dishes, e.g. as a salad oil or for appetisers
- Implemented for margarine production
Cosmetics
- Ideal as a base oil for many formulations
- Perfect for skin and hair care products
- Utilised for skin cleansing and in eye make-up
Healthcare
- An excellent source of vitamin E
- Favoured for producing sustained release drugs
- Preferred as a lubricant or form release agent in the direct compression of tablets
Chemistry & technology
- Used to produce leather care products
- An integral component for high-quality paints