Hydrogenated rapeseed oil

Hydrogenated rapeseed oil (CAS 84681-71-0) is a fully or partially hardened vegetable fat derived from rapeseed, converted through catalytic hydrogenation to produce a solid or semi-solid fat with a stable shelf life.

Where is Hydrogenated rapeseed oil used?

• Food manufacturing: functional fat in margarines, shortenings, and bakery fillings
• Personal care: skin-conditioning base in lip balms, body butters, and skin creams
• Industrial: bio-based alternative in metalworking fluids and release agents
• Compound coatings and confectionery: carrier and dispersing medium requiring precise fat crystallization
• It functions as a structuring fat, lubricant, and emollient.
• Encapsulation of active ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, and flavors, owing to a high melting point.
• Raw material for animal feed.
• Texturizing agent in lipsticks, syndet and soap bars.
• Substitute for microcrystalline waxes.

Formulation notes

• Suitable for specifications that exclude palm oil.

Typical specification

• Melting point of 68 to 74 °C.
• Available in flake form for food, feed, and personal care applications.
• Available in technical, FCC and food grades.

Regulatory status

• Maximum level of fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil in peanut butter is 2 percent.
• Covered by 21 CFR 184.1555 (direct food substances affirmed as GRAS) in the US.
• Superglycerinated fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil must meet the Food Chemicals Codex specifications for mono- and diglycerides.
• Listed in the FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) inventory in the US.

Storage, packaging and handling

• Store at a temperature below 18 °C.

Frequently asked questions about Hydrogenated rapeseed oil

What is the stearic acid content of hydrogenated rapeseed oil?

Hydrogenated rapeseed oil has a stearic acid (C18:0) content of 85-90%.

Can melting points and crystallization behaviors be customized?

Melting points and crystallization behaviors can be customized to suit the application.

What is the role of hydrogenated rapeseed oil in food?

It is used in food as a stabilizer or thickener.

Technical content is compiled and updated by the SoleChem product team from public technical sources; the certificate of analysis (COA) governs product-specific specifications.