It is a slightly yellowish oil obtained from the seeds of the flax plant (linum usitatissimum). The oil is obtained by mechanical pressing, and in some cases by solvent extraction.

Flaxseed oil is a product rich in vitamin omega 3 and 6, offering several benefits to human health. For the industrial market, as it is a drying oil, it can be used for the production of paints, sealants, lubricants and various types of resins.