Bulk and Retail Sunflower Oil Export

Category	Details
Product Name	Sunflower Oil (Refined)
Botanical Name	Helianthus annuus L.
CAS Number	8001-23-8
EINECS Number	232-574-8
Origin	Ukraine
Packaging Options	Bulk (IBC Tanks, Drums – 18L, 200L), Bottles (1L, 5L), PET Jugs, Cans
Minimum Order Quantity	1 Metric Ton (MOQ may vary by packaging & region)
Shelf Life	18 months from production date when stored properly
Storage Conditions	Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors

Parameter	Standard Value / Specification
Appearance	Clear, bright, free from impurities
Color	Light yellow to golden
Odor	Characteristic, mild, no off-odors
Taste	Mild, neutral
Acidity (as Oleic Acid)	≤ 0.2% (for refined oil)
Peroxide Value	≤ 5 meq O₂/kg
Saponification Value	189–195 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	115–140 g I₂/100g
Free Fatty Acids (FFA)	≤ 0.05% – 0.1% (depending on grade)
Moisture & Impurities	≤ 0.1%
Smoke Point	~230°C (refined), ~107°C (unrefined)
Fatty Acid Composition	Oleic (C18:1): 14–39%, Linoleic (C18:2): 48–74%
Trans Fats	≤ 0.1%
UV Absorbance	Complies with Codex Alimentarius standards
Additives / Preservatives	None (unless specified – e.g., Vitamin E added)

Test Parameter	Result	Method
Appearance	Clear, bright	Visual
Color (Lovibond)	2.0 Red, 10 Yellow	AOCS CC 13b-45
Acid Value	0.06 mg KOH/g	AOCS Cd 3d-63
Peroxide Value	2.1 meq O₂/kg	AOCS Cd 8-53
Moisture & Volatile Matter	0.03%	AOCS Ca 2c-25
Insoluble Impurities	<0.01%	AOCS Ca 3a-46
Specific Gravity (25°C)	0.918	AOCS Cc 10a-20
Refractive Index (40°C)	1.472	AOCS Cd 1-25
Linoleic Acid Content	62.5%	GC Method
Oleic Acid Content	22.0%	GC Method
Vitamin E (Tocopherols)	0.45 mg/g (natural content)	HPLC Method
Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, As)	Within EU limits (<0.1 ppm each)	ICP-MS
Microbial Count	Negative (yeast/mold, coliforms)	ISO 22717