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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 8001-30-7
- Ingredients
- Corn Oil
- EC No.
- 232-281-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product code
- K0275
- Manufacturing Method
- O&3 can confirm Maize Seed Oil, Refined is Expeller Pressed & Refined.
- Origin
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined Origin is EU.
- product Status
- Pure & Natural
- Functionality
- A refined oil so incredibly stable with a good shelf life.
- A popular Food and Cosmetic ingredient. A popular emollient for skin & hair products.
- Rich in essential fatty acid (Omega 6).
- A wealthy Vitamin E antioxidant content.
- A very good carrier wax to blend with other oils, mainly essential oils.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Odorless
- Appearance
- Pale yellow - clear oily liquid
- Analytical Properties
- Typical Fatty Acid Profile
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 2.0 | — | — |
| Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic) | max. 1.0 | % | — |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10.0 | — | — |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10.0 | mEq O₂/kg | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha Linolenic (C18:3) | max. 2.0 | — | — |
| Linoleic (C18:2) | 50.0 - 59.0 | — | — |
| Oleic (C18:1) | 22.0 - 32.0 | — | — |
| Palmitic (C16:0) | 7.0 - 12.0 | — | — |
| Palmitoleic (C16:1) | max. 0.5 | — | — |
| Stearic (C18:0) | 2.0 - 5.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Alcohol Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is free of Alcohol.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined has not been Animal Tested for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of the company, nor has any of its component parts named in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook (11th Edition), 31st December 1990.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined has not harmed or inflicted any cruelty on animals or people in its production process.
- BSE/TSE Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is not derived from Animal Origin, therefore a BSE/TSE statement is not applicable.
- Calif Proposition 65
- O&3 can confirm to their best of their knowledge that Maize Seed Oil, Refined does not contain any contaminants or bi-products known to the State of California that may cause cancer or reproductive toxity as listed under proposition 65 State Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act.
- Chloramphenicol Residue
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
- CITES Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
- Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined complies with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; classification, labeling & packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
- CMR Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is NOT classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic according to regulation 1272/2008.
- Cosmetic Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
- Food Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined IS suitable for food application, only when the appropriate quantity/dilution is used. This material complies with European Food Regulations (i.e. 1881/2006). Please note, if you intend on using this product as a food ingredient we insist you email our Technical Team before doing so for our opinion on the dilution applied to your finished product.
- Gluten Free
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
- GMO (IP) Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.
- HACCP & GMP Statement
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined has been produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a HACCP system.
- Halal
- O&3 can confirm this product is NOT Halal certified, however it does not contain any animal derived product or ingredient.
- Irradiation Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
- Kosher
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is not Kosher Certified.
- Leaping Bunny
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined complies with the criteria of the Humane Cosmetics Standard & has not been tested or re-tested on animals for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of O&3.
- Microbiological & PAH Status & Heavy Metals & Pesticides
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined does not have a micro specification because the product was sterilized in the production process. We can confirm that there is no detectable amounts of pesticides. It is produced from natural raw material and complies within the limits of the oil-related requirements of European Regulation 1881/2006 regarding heavy metals, dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, Benzo-a-pyrene & PAH.
- Mycotoxins Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is compliant with the requirements of the Regulation (EC) N° 1881/2006. We can confirm this product is free from: Aflatoxins, Ergot alkaloids, Patulin, Alternaria toxins, Ochratoxin A, Fusarium toxins.
- Nanomaterials Status
- O&3 can confirm with reference to Maize Seed Oil, Refined that NO Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.
- Organic
- Not applicable. Organic versions are available on request.
- Palm Status
- O&3 can confirm that palm oil has not been used in the process of manufacturing Maize Seed Oil, Refined.
- Parabens Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is free from Parabens.
- Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
- REACH Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined supplied is exempt as per Annex IV & V according to EU regulations 1907/2006. This product is not chemically modified, it comes under derogation pursuant to EU regulation 987/2008, Annex II, #9. Hence registration is not required for this product. We can also confirm that none of the substances on the SVHC candidate list can be verified in a concentration of >0.1% in our product.
- Residual Solvents
- O&3 can confirm that NO solvents or preservatives were used in the production of Maize Seed Oil, Refined.
- SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
- The Oil Factor
- This is no Maze! O&3 presents Maize Seed Oil, Refined. Also known as Corn Oil, you may know Maize more as an ingredient for food application. You are not wrong, but it is also a great emollient for skin & hair care products. It is rich in essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid (omega 6) which is great for the body internally & externally. Even better it contains a decent amount of vitamin E which is just the antioxidant both the oil and the body needs to rejuvenate skin & hair cells.
- Vegan
- O&3 can confirm that Maize Seed Oil, Refined is suitable for Vegans.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 Months