Sunflower Oil — Pharma Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Sunflower Oil USP is a refined pharmaceutical-grade vegetable oil with high oleic or high linoleic acid content. Its mild flavour, light texture, and natural Vitamin E content make it suitable for softgel capsule formulations, nutraceutical oil blends, and topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 8001-21-6 |
| Appearance | Clear light yellow oil |
| Oleic Acid (high-oleic) | NLT 75% |
| Iodine Value | 118–141 (standard); 78–90 (high-oleic) |
| Acid Value | NMT 0.3 |
| Peroxide Value | NMT 5 |
| Grades | USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE drums |
Applications
- Softgel capsule carrier and filler oil
- Topical skin emollient and moisturiser
- Natural Vitamin E source in nutraceuticals
- Parenteral lipid emulsion ingredient
- Food grade cooking and salad oil
- Cosmetic hair and skin care oil
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Sunflower Oil USP pharma grade in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Sunflower Oil in USP pharma grade in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Used as softgel carrier, topical emollient, and nutraceutical oil. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing and COA.
What is High-Oleic Sunflower Oil and why is it preferred for pharmaceuticals?
High-Oleic Sunflower Oil (HOSO) contains NLT 75% oleic acid (C18:1), compared to standard Sunflower Oil which is high in linoleic acid (C18:2, ~68%). High oleic acid content makes HOSO significantly more oxidatively stable, with a shelf life 3–4× longer than standard sunflower oil — important for pharmaceutical products with 2–3 year shelf life requirements.
What vitamins are naturally present in Sunflower Oil?
Sunflower Oil is one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), containing approximately 49 mg per 100 g. This natural Vitamin E content provides inherent antioxidant protection to the oil and makes sunflower oil-based softgels a concurrent Vitamin E delivery vehicle alongside the primary active ingredient.
Can Sunflower Oil be used in parenteral lipid emulsions?
Yes. High-oleic Sunflower Oil is used in some parenteral lipid emulsion products as an alternative or complement to Soya Bean Oil. Its higher oleic acid content makes emulsions more oxidatively stable during storage and reduces pro-inflammatory omega-6 (linoleic) fatty acid load compared to Soya Bean Oil-based emulsions.
What concentration of Sunflower Oil is used in topical pharmaceutical preparations?
In topical creams and lotions (oil-in-water emulsions), Sunflower Oil is used at 5–25% of the oil phase. In anhydrous ointments and lipid-based preparations, it is used at higher concentrations as a skin conditioning base. It is non-comedogenic and well-tolerated by most skin types including sensitive skin.