Camellia oil

Camellia oil (CAS 68916-73-4), also known as thea sinensis oil, is a plant-derived oil cold-pressed from the seeds of Camellia sinensis or Camellia japonica.

Where is Camellia oil used?

• Personal care: emollient and base oil in facial serums, hair oils, moisturizers and scalp treatments
• Food: used in Asian cuisine and as a finishing oil
• Metalworking and tool maintenance: rust-preventive lubricant for blades, cutting tools and precision instruments
• In Japanese cutlery care it serves as a traditional rust-preventive treatment.

Good to know: High oleic acid content determines performance in skin-conditioning formulations and precision lubrication. Cosmetic grades often meet COSMOS or ISO 16128 natural origin standards.

Commercial specifications

• High oleic acid content
• Bulk supply in drums and IBCs; smaller packaging for specialty cosmetic and food applications