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ZEA MAYS OIL

Zea Mays Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from wet milling of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae.

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How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 21 list it before the 1% line and 13 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 34 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 34

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 8470G57WFM · registered name CORN OIL · biological origin (no fixed structure)

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Zea Mays Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from wet milling of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic

Cosmetic roles

Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGGives the product a scentPERFUMINGListed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCESoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name コーン油: 本品は、トウモロコシZea maysの種子から得られる脂肪油である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name トウモロコシ胚芽油: 本品は、トウモロコシ Zea mays の胚芽から得られる油である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ZEA MAYS OILINCI옥수수오일Korean label name (MFDS standard)Corn oilSynonymZEA MAYS GERM OILSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
8001-30-7
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
232-281-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7021075

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Melting/freezing point
-10 ℃
Flash point
223 ℃
Relative density
0.914~0.921
Auto-ignition temperature
393 ℃

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 29 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner7
  • Fuel4
  • Fragrance3
  • Anti-static agent3
  • Solvent3
  • Binder2
  • Soil amendments2
  • Deodorizer1
4 other uses
  • Filler1
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Emulsifier1
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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