Borage Oil
Refined Borage Oil (Borago officinalis seed oil, CAS 84012-16-8), min. 20% GLA, supplied wholesale by Zyntex. High-GLA specialty oil for nutritional softgels and skin and hair care cosmetics. CoA and SDS with every lot.
Description
Borage Oil Product Overview
Borage oil is pressed from the seeds of Borago officinalis. It is a clear, pale yellow to amber oil containing at least 20% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), about twice as much as Evening Primrose Oil.
Borage plants naturally contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, so seed oil for food and nutritional use must be refined and tested to confirm these are absent or below strict limits. Producers of nutritional products use the oil in softgel capsules, and cosmetic formulators use it in creams and serums for dry skin and in hair care.
Because of its high polyunsaturated content, borage oil oxidizes easily, so peroxide value tightly remains controlled and tocopherols are often added. Other specialty oils in our range also include Fish oil and Almond oil.
Key Applications of Borage Oil
Typical uses include, for example:
🥤 Nutritional Products
High-GLA oil for softgel capsules.
🧴 Cosmetics
Emollient oil for dry as well as sensitive skin.
💆 Hair Care
Ingredient in conditioners as well as hair oils.
🧪 Formulation
GLA source for oil blends.
Borage Oil Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Borage Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) |
| CAS Number | 84012-16-8 / 225234-12-8 |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) | Min 20.0% (GC Analysis) |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow to amber oily liquid |
| Peroxide Value | Max 5.0 meq O2/kg |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in ether, chloroform, and vegetable oils |
| Documents | CoA as well as SDS with every lot |
⚠️ Safety & Handling: Not classified as hazardous under GHS. Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool, dark place, as the oil oxidizes easily, so that the material stays in good condition. Rags soaked with drying oils can self-heat; dispose of them safely. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), because it contains the full classification and handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your product tested for pyrrolizidine alkaloids?
Food and nutritional grades are refined as well as tested to confirm pyrrolizidine alkaloids are absent or below the applicable limits; results are available on request.
What is the difference from evening primrose oil?
Borage oil contains about twice as much GLA, so smaller amounts deliver the same GLA content.
How can I get a price and documents?
Prices depend on quantity, packaging and destination, so please contact us with your required volume. We then send a quotation together with the CoA and SDS.
