Rice bran oil

Rice bran oil (CAS 68553-81-1) is a vegetable oil extracted from the outer bran layer of rice grains. It functions as an emollient, emulsifier, and lubricant across food, personal care, and industrial applications.

Its high smoke point and mild flavor profile make it a commercially sought ingredient in both edible and non-edible formulations. In food manufacturing, it is used as a frying and cooking oil in snack production.

It is also utilized in ready meals and margarine blends where oxidative stability at high temperatures is a processing requirement. Personal care formulators incorporate it into skin creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.

As a moisturizing and emulsifying agent, it absorbs readily without a heavy residue. In industrial lubrication, it serves as a bio-based base oil or additive in metalworking fluids and release agents.

Biodegradability is a key sourcing consideration for these industrial applications. It also appears in nutraceutical softgel and capsule formulations as a carrier oil for various active ingredients.

Rice bran oil is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid in bulk drums, IBCs, and flexi-tanks. Food-grade and refined grades are the most commonly traded materials for global distribution.

The refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) specification is standard for food and cosmetic applications. Technical-grade material is available for industrial and lubricant end uses requiring specific performance.