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Trademarks:

Sterotex NF

Generic Name:

Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil

Manufacturer:

Abitec

Quantity:

12 750 kgs

Packaging:

510 x 25 kgs sealed boxes

LOT #:

2 lot # available upon request

CAS #:

68334-00-9

Appearance:

Fine white powder

Manufacturing date:

10/2024

Retest date:

10/2026

Details:

Hydrogenated cottonseed oil is a semi-solid fat derived from cottonseed oil through hydrogenation, a chemical process that saturates the fatty acids to enhance oxidative stability and shelf life. Beyond its role in consumer products, it has technical applications where stable lipid matrices or biodegradable components are needed.

Applications:
- Food Industry – Used in baked goods, snacks, and frosting for texture and extended shelf life.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care – Acts as an emollient and thickener in creams, lotions, and lip products.
- Pharmaceuticals – Serves as a base or excipient in ointments, capsules, and transdermal delivery systems.
- Industrial Lubricants – Employed in bio-based greases and low-toxicity lubricants for environmentally sensitive areas.
- Plasticizers and Polymer Additives – Functions as a biodegradable plasticizer or dispersing aid in bioplastics and rubber formulations.
- Agricultural Coatings – Used in seed coatings and controlled-release formulations for agrochemicals.
- Textile Processing – Acts as a lubricant or softening agent in fiber treatment and finishing steps.