Andiroba oil

Andiroba oil (CAS 352458-32-3), derived from the seeds of Carapa guianensis, is a tropical fixed oil used as an emollient and lubricant. Also known in trade as Carapa guianensis seed oil.

Where is Andiroba oil used?

• Personal care: body lotions and hair oils
• After-sun products: deep moisturization and skin barrier support
• Soap and solid bars: conditioning base oil, often blended with harder fats for lather and skin-feel
• Industrial: bio-based lubricant blends and metalworking fluids requiring renewable feedstock compliance
• Coatings and sealants: plasticizing or softening component in natural resin systems
• It is formulated into body lotions and hair oils for skin conditioning.

Commercial specifications

• Cold-pressed and refined variants
• Pale yellow to yellow liquid oil, typically in bulk drums