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Karanj Oil

Rs. 999.00

Rs. 699.00

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Size: 500 ML

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Karanj Oil

Karanj oil – also called Pongamia or Indian beech oil – is one of India's genuinely dual-purpose botanical oils. It's cold-pressed from the seeds of Pongamia pinnata, a hardy tree native to South and Southeast Asia, and what sets it apart from most carrier oils is its rich content of natural flavonoids – karanjin and pongamol – alongside its fatty acids.

That flavonoid content gives it a potent, characterful nature and a distinctive, strong, slightly bitter aroma. In personal care, it has a long traditional role in Indian skin and scalp oils – typically used in blends, diluted with a lighter carrier like coconut, rather than neat. With a comedogenic rating of 2, it stays reasonably lightweight for a potent oil. Beyond cosmetics, karanj has a genuine second life as a traditional agricultural raw material and a well-studied biodiesel feedstock. Supplied from 500 ML to 35 KG, with COA, MSDS, and TDS, from Raasa Oils – for external use.

Karanj Oil Benefits

Flavonoid-Rich

Karanj (Pongamia) oil is unusual among carrier oils for its rich content of natural flavonoids – karanjin and pongamol – alongside its fatty acids. Cold-pressed from the seeds of the Indian beech tree, it's a potent, characterful oil with a long history in traditional Indian skin and scalp care.

Characterful Scalp

Karanj oil has a long traditional role in Indian hair care, usually blended with lighter oils like coconut for scalp massage. It conditions the scalp and hair and adds a natural, herbal character to hair-oil blends – a distinctive, heritage-rich ingredient in Ayurvedic-style hair formulations.

Conditioning Oil

With a comedogenic rating of 2 and a rich, potent character, karanj oil is used – usually diluted with a lighter carrier – to add a conditioning, protective quality to balms, creams, and body-oil blends. Its distinctive flavonoid-rich profile makes it a characterful addition to natural skincare.

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Naturally Stable

Karanj oil's flavonoids (karanjin, pongamol) give it a natural antioxidant character and good oxidative stability, part of why it's valued as a robust base ingredient. Its cold-pressed richness makes it a hardworking, characterful oil in balms, salves, and traditional formulations.

Karanj Oil Uses

Skincare Products

Cosmetic and Ayurvedic brands use karanj oil in creams, balms, salves, scalp oils, and hair blends for its emollient, flavonoid-rich, conditioning character. Usually blended with lighter carriers, its distinctive nutty richness and good stability make it a characterful base in traditional and natural personal-care formulations.

Traditional Agricultural

Karanj oil has a long traditional role in Indian agriculture as a botanical raw material, often alongside neem, in garden and crop-care preparations. It's valued as a natural, biodegradable input in traditional and organic-style practices – a raw material for formulators, not a ready-to-use registered pesticide.

Biodiesel Feedstock

Karanj seeds contain up to ~40% oil, making Pongamia one of the best-studied non-edible biodiesel feedstocks. Its fatty-acid profile yields biodiesel with favourable cold-flow and oxidative-stability properties, and the tree's hardiness on marginal land makes it a promising renewable-energy crop in the regions where it grows.

Animal Care

Karanj oil, often blended with neem, has a long traditional role in rural animal care as a coat and skin oil. It's used as a botanical raw material in traditional livestock and pet-care preparations – as a traditional input, not a registered veterinary medicine or parasiticide.

How to Use

Massage Oil

Face Moisturizer

Hair Treatment

Makeup Remover

DIY Skincare

Product Specifications

Product Name	Karanj Oil
Botanical Name / Inci Name	Pongamia pinnata / Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Product Category	Carrier Oils
Country of Origin	India
Method of Extraction/ Production	Cold Pressed
Plant Part Used	Seeds
CAS No	223747-76-2
HSN No	1515.90.20
Common Names	Indian Beech Oil, Pongamia Oil, Honge Oil, Kanuga Oil, Pungai Oil
Blends Well With	Neem Oil, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Essential Oils (e.g., Tea Tree, Lavender)
Application	Skincare & Haircare (in blends), Traditional Agriculture, Biodiesel Feedstock
Grade	Cosmetic Grade
Color and Appearance	Brown to Amber
Aroma	Characteristic, Bitter, Strong
Form	Liquid
Solubility	Soluble in oils, insoluble in water
Shelf Life	2 years when stored properly
Specific Gravity	0.901–0.940
Refractive Index	1.465–1.480
Optical Rotation	Not specified
Certificate	COA (Certificate of Analysis), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Storage Instructions	Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep container tightly closed
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Raasa Oils: Your Trusted Bulk Supplier & Manufacturer of Karanj Oil

Manufacturer & Wholesale Supplier: Raasa Oils is a trusted Karanj (Pongamia) Oil supplier and wholesale distributor in India, offering premium-quality cold-pressed karanj oil in bulk for cosmetic, haircare, Ayurvedic, agricultural, and industrial buyers, private-label companies, and large-scale manufacturers. Valued for its flavonoid-rich (karanjin, pongamol) character, karanj is a genuinely versatile, dual-purpose Indian oil.

Bulk & Custom Supply: Buy Karanj Oil online in quantities from 500 ML to 35 KG for product development, formulation testing, agricultural preparations, and regular manufacturing. For larger requirements, we provide bulk supply and wholesale quantities with customised solutions.

Manufacturing Applications: Our karanj oil suits scalp and hair oils, balms, salves, creams, body oils, and traditional formulations — as well as traditional agricultural raw-material and biodiesel-feedstock applications.

Quality & Reliable Supply: As a reliable supplier, Raasa Oils focuses on consistent quality, secure packaging, Non-GMO, ISO, and GMP processes, COA/MSDS/TDS documentation, and dependable supply — for small development batches or bulk-production volumes alike. We stand behind every batch with a full-refund guarantee.

Private Label & Business Support: We support startups, growing brands, contract manufacturers, agricultural buyers, and established companies with flexible order quantities and wholesale supply — whether you're launching a new haircare, Ayurvedic, or natural personal-care range, or sourcing raw material at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karanj Oil, and how is it extracted?

Karanj Oil is a cold-pressed carrier oil from the seeds of the Pongamia pinnata (Indian beech) tree, without solvents. It's distinctive for its natural flavonoids (karanjin, pongamol) and its potent, characterful nature.

Is Karanj Oil used neat on the skin?

It's best used in blends or diluted with a lighter carrier – karanj is a strong, potent oil, not a gentle "apply liberally" oil. With a comedogenic rating of 2, it suits most skin types in a formula; always patch test first.

What does Karanj Oil blend well with?

Neem, coconut, castor, and sesame oils, plus essential oils like tea tree and lavender – ideal for traditional Ayurvedic-style hair and scalp blends.

Can Karanj Oil be used in agriculture?

Karanj has a long traditional role as a botanical raw material in farming (often with neem). We supply it as a raw material/feedstock – not as a ready-to-use registered pesticide, which would require CIB&RC registration under the Insecticides Act.

How should I store Karanj Oil?

Store in a cool, dark place, ideally in an amber glass bottle, tightly sealed, away from light and heat, to protect against oxidation and preserve its stability.

Do you offer bulk/wholesale quantities and documentation?

Yes, as a supplier, bulk distributor, and wholesaler, we offer 500 ML up to 35 KG (and larger on request) at wholesale pricing, with COA, MSDS, and TDS available. For bulk, agricultural, and export enquiries, contact our team directly.

Disclaimer

Karanj Oil is a cold-pressed carrier oil for external use. In cosmetics, it is a potent oil best used in blends or diluted with a lighter carrier; it is not an essential oil. It is a cosmetic/industrial raw material, not a medicine, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition (including arthritis, joint or muscle pain, fungal or bacterial infections, or as a sunscreen). Sold as an agricultural raw material, it is not a registered pesticide, and for animals it is not a registered veterinary medicine. Do not ingest. Patch test before use. Keep away from children, pets, and eyes. If pregnant, nursing, or under medical care, consult a professional. Store cool, dark, and sealed.

Caution

For external use only – do not ingest. A potent oil – use in blends or diluted, and patch test first. Keep out of reach of children and pets, and avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use as, or in place of, a registered pesticide, veterinary medicine, or sunscreen. If pregnant, nursing, or on medication, consult a doctor before use. Discontinue if irritation occurs.