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Cottonseed oil

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

plant (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

form

liquid

composition

unsaturated fatty acids, ~70%

density

0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

lipid type

oils

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

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General description

Cottonseed oil is extracted from the kernel, a part of the cotton seed. This oil contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid and myristic acid. It is used as non-edible oil and is used in the preparation of polymeric resins.
Cottonseed oil is extracted from the seeds of Gossypium sp. It is used to impart a roasted or nutty aroma to fried food products. Cottonseed oil is used as a component to formulate shortenings and margarines. It has a long shelf life and is healthy for the heart.

Application

Cottonseed oil has been used as an nutritional supplement for alveolar septal wall thickness in mice. It has been used to study its effects on indirect gestational and lactational exposure in rats.
Cottonseed oil has been used to dissolve testosterone propionate employed in preparation of prenatal testosterone -treated Suffolk ewes.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

awg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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