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Product Description
Rosemary Antioxidant is a natural, oil-soluble antioxidant used across food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pet nutrition, and animal feed to protect fats and oils from oxidation. A solvent extract of rosemary leaves (approx. 30%) supplied in sunflower seed oil (approx. 70%), it helps extend shelf life, preserve nutritional quality, and support clean-label formulations without synthetic preservatives.
Widely used as a natural alternative to BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and ethoxyquin, rosemary antioxidant is particularly effective in high-fat formulations, including plant oils, fish oils, MCT oil, and functional lipid blends. It supports flavour stability, colour retention, and oxidative protection in both finished products and bulk oil systems.
In cosmetic and personal care applications, rosemary antioxidant is commonly used to stabilise oils, butters, and lipid-based formulations, helping protect against oxidation, rancidity, and colour degradation. It is suitable for use in creams, lotions, balms, serums, hair care products, and oil blends, and aligns well with natural and clean beauty positioning.
This ingredient is well established across multiple industries and aligns with increasing regulatory and consumer demand for natural, transparent ingredients. It is suitable for manufacturers and formulators working in food production, dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care, pet food and pet nutrition, and animal feed.
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Natural antioxidant for oils and fat-rich formulations
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Extends shelf life and oxidative stability
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Clean-label alternative to synthetic antioxidants
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Suitable for food, supplements, cosmetics, pet food, and feed
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Effective in bulk oils and finished products
INCI Listing: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil & Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Frequently asked questions
What does rosemary antioxidant do?
It helps slow oxidation of oils and butters, extending the life of oil-rich formulas. It is not a preservative, so water-containing products still need a suitable preservative system.
What is in it?
Rosemary leaf extract, standardised for carnosic acid, in sunflower seed oil. The exact assay is on the specification, available on request.
Is it natural under ISO 16128?
Yes. It meets the ISO 16128 definition of a natural ingredient, with a natural index of 1.
What pack sizes can I buy?
From 100ml up to 200kg, all priced online.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00273 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil & Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract |
| CAS No. | 84604-14-8 |
| EC No. | 283-291-9 |
| Botanical Name | Rosmarinus officinalis L. (extract) in Helianthus annuus seed oil |
| Plant Part | Dried and distilled leaves |
| Country of Origin | Morocco |
| Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction (extract infused in sunflower seed oil after solvent removal) |
| Appearance | Viscous liquid / semi solid, amber to dark yellow-brown. |
| Odour | Slight – typical. |
| Function | Antioxidant, Skin conditioning |
| Applications | Oil blends and serums, Balms and butters, Lip care, Anhydrous formulas, Cold process soap |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Conforms to EU food regulations 1334/2008 and food additive regulation EU 231/2012 |
| Compliance |
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Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- IFRA Certificate
- EU Allergens Declaration
- Food Allergens Declaration
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
Product Description
Rosemary Antioxidant is a natural, oil-soluble antioxidant used across food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pet nutrition, and animal feed to protect fats and oils from oxidation. A solvent extract of rosemary leaves (approx. 30%) supplied in sunflower seed oil (approx. 70%), it helps extend shelf life, preserve nutritional quality, and support clean-label formulations without synthetic preservatives.
Widely used as a natural alternative to BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and ethoxyquin, rosemary antioxidant is particularly effective in high-fat formulations, including plant oils, fish oils, MCT oil, and functional lipid blends. It supports flavour stability, colour retention, and oxidative protection in both finished products and bulk oil systems.
In cosmetic and personal care applications, rosemary antioxidant is commonly used to stabilise oils, butters, and lipid-based formulations, helping protect against oxidation, rancidity, and colour degradation. It is suitable for use in creams, lotions, balms, serums, hair care products, and oil blends, and aligns well with natural and clean beauty positioning.
This ingredient is well established across multiple industries and aligns with increasing regulatory and consumer demand for natural, transparent ingredients. It is suitable for manufacturers and formulators working in food production, dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care, pet food and pet nutrition, and animal feed.
-
Natural antioxidant for oils and fat-rich formulations
-
Extends shelf life and oxidative stability
-
Clean-label alternative to synthetic antioxidants
-
Suitable for food, supplements, cosmetics, pet food, and feed
-
Effective in bulk oils and finished products
INCI Listing: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil & Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Frequently asked questions
What does rosemary antioxidant do?
It helps slow oxidation of oils and butters, extending the life of oil-rich formulas. It is not a preservative, so water-containing products still need a suitable preservative system.
What is in it?
Rosemary leaf extract, standardised for carnosic acid, in sunflower seed oil. The exact assay is on the specification, available on request.
Is it natural under ISO 16128?
Yes. It meets the ISO 16128 definition of a natural ingredient, with a natural index of 1.
What pack sizes can I buy?
From 100ml up to 200kg, all priced online.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00273 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil & Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract |
| CAS No. | 84604-14-8 |
| EC No. | 283-291-9 |
| Botanical Name | Rosmarinus officinalis L. (extract) in Helianthus annuus seed oil |
| Plant Part | Dried and distilled leaves |
| Country of Origin | Morocco |
| Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction (extract infused in sunflower seed oil after solvent removal) |
| Appearance | Viscous liquid / semi solid, amber to dark yellow-brown. |
| Odour | Slight – typical. |
| Function | Antioxidant, Skin conditioning |
| Applications | Oil blends and serums, Balms and butters, Lip care, Anhydrous formulas, Cold process soap |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Conforms to EU food regulations 1334/2008 and food additive regulation EU 231/2012 |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- IFRA Certificate
- EU Allergens Declaration
- Food Allergens Declaration
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
