ZEA MAYS OIL- ▸ Food-grade oil: Frying oil and margarine base.
- ▸ Biodiesel feedstock: Triglyceride source for transesterification.
- ▸ Oleochemical feedstock: Raw material for soaps, coatings, and inks.
- ▸ Antioxidant stabilization: BHT retards oxidation during storage and processing.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Refined corn (maize) oil (CAS 8001-30-7), a triglyceride vegetable oil expressed from Zea mays, supplied with butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) added as an antioxidant to slow oxidative rancidity. Corn oil serves as a frying and food-grade oil and as a feedstock for biodiesel and oleochemical production. BHT is an established antioxidant for oils, fuels, rubbers, and plastics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zea mays corn oil?
Zea mays corn oil (CAS 8001-30-7) is a refined triglyceride vegetable oil expressed from maize. This grade is supplied with butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) added as an antioxidant to slow oxidative rancidity during storage and processing.
Why is BHT added to corn oil?
BHT is an established antioxidant for oils that retards oxidation, extending shelf and process stability. It is added at low levels to the triglyceride base to limit rancidity in storage, transport, and downstream processing.
What is Zea mays corn oil used for?
Industrial uses include a food-grade frying oil and margarine base, a triglyceride feedstock for biodiesel transesterification, and an oleochemical raw material for soaps, coatings, and inks. RawSource supplies it as a bulk feedstock to manufacturers.
Is corn oil water soluble?
No. Corn oil is a triglyceride and is not water soluble; it is lipophilic and miscible with other oils and nonpolar solvents. This is relevant when formulating or processing aqueous systems.
How is bulk corn oil with BHT supplied?
RawSource supplies the BHT-stabilized corn oil in bulk industrial packaging with CoA and SDS available. Pack size, grade, and pricing depend on volume; request a current bulk quote.