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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL is the fixed oil obtained by expressing sunflower seeds from Helianthus annuus. Its identity is tied to both the plant material and the extraction process, which sets it apart from extracts or volatile oils obtained from the same species.

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CAS number
84776-03-4 (generic)/ 8001-21-6/ 164250-88-8 (generic)
EC number
-/ 232-273-9/ -

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL: what it is

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL is the fixed oil obtained by expressing sunflower seeds from Helianthus annuus. Its identity is tied to both the plant material and the extraction process, which sets it apart from extracts or volatile oils obtained from the same species.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL: what it does in cosmetics

In a formulation, it can serve as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient, including an occlusive role. It can also act as a solvent, helping form the oil phase and distribute other compatible components.

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