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C7767

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Cottonseed oil

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CAS Number:
8001-29-4
EC Number:
232-280-7
MDL number:
MFCD00130872
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

plant (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Quality Level

100

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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Animal and vegetable oils
Hazardous rank III

JAN Code

C7767-BULK:
C7767-500ML:
C7767-VAR:
C7767-1L:

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MKCM9272
MKCF5124
MKCD7646
MKCC5905

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Effects of environmental endocrine disruptors, including insecticides used for malaria vector control on reproductive parameters of male rats
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