Hydrogenated sunflower oil

Hydrogenated sunflower oil (CAS 91082-37-0), also marketed as Novadeps U, is produced by catalytic hydrogenation of sunflower oil, converting liquid unsaturated triglycerides into a solid or semi-solid fat.

Where is Hydrogenated sunflower oil used?

• Food manufacturing: shortening and texturizing agent in bakery products, confectionery coatings and margarine blends
• In chocolate coatings and confectionery fillings it controls melting behaviour.
• Cosmetics: occlusive emollient in lip balms, stick formulations, creams and lotions
• It supports emulsion stability in creams and pomades.
• Lubricants: base or carrier component in solid and semi-solid formulations
• In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solid-dose manufacturing it serves as a tablet lubricant and release agent.

Good to know: The hydrogenation process raises the melting point and extends shelf stability, giving a structured, stable fat matrix. Food-grade material typically conforms to FCC or regional food additive standards.

Typical specification

• Melting point is typically 36°C to 42°C depending on the degree of hydrogenation.
• Iodine value is typically 50 to 70 g I2/100g.
• Free fatty acid content is typically ≤ 0.1% as oleic acid.
• Supplied in granular, flake and slab forms.
• Technical, FCC, food and cosmetic grades are available on the market.

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