Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Brassica napus oil, low erucic acid; Canbra oil; Canola oil glyceridic; Erglu rapeseed oil; Lear oil; Lesira rapeseed oil; Low erucic acid rapeseed oil; Oils, glyceridic, canola; Oro rapeseed oil; Primor rapeseed oil; Rape oil, canola; Rapeseed oil, low erucic acid; Span rapeseed oil; Tower rapeseed oil; Zephyr rapeseed oil; [ChemIDplus] RBD Canola Oil; [Cargill MSDS]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Yellow-brown liquid; [HSDB] Pale yellow liquid with a faint odor; [Cargill MSDS]
Sources/Uses
From the seeds of Brassica napus (rapeseed) and other Brassica species selectively cultivated for low erucic acid content; Used for cooking, in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical formulations, and as an insecticide; [HSDB] Used for insect control on a wide variety of food crops, ornamentals, and houseplants; [Reference #1] Used as an emulsifier, stabilizer or thickener, and texturizer for foods; [FDA] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Low erucic acid rapeseed oil (LEAR oil) is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; [FDA]
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: