Commercial Grade Castor Oil
Commercial Grade Castor Oil is a vegetable oil obtained from castor seeds (Ricinus Communis) through modern extraction and refining processes. It appears as a yellow viscous liquid and is widely used in industrial applications due to its excellent lubricating, wetting, and chemical properties.
This grade of castor oil is extensively used in the manufacturing of textile chemicals, inks, coatings, adhesives, dyes, elastomers, and various chemical formulations. Because of its unique chemical structure and stability, it is also used in leather processing, pharmaceutical products, and cosmetic formulations.
Standard Specifications – Commercial Grade Castor Oil
| Appearance | Yellow viscous liquid |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity @ 30/30°C | 0.954 – 0.960 |
| Moisture, Impurities & Volatile Matter | 0.50% Max |
| Acid Value | 4 Max |
| Hydroxyl Value | 155 – 168 |
| Iodine Value | 82 – 90 |
| Saponification Value | 177 – 185 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.50% Max |
| Acetyl Value | 135 Min |
| Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic Acid) | 2% Max |
| Refractive Index @ 40°C | 1.470 – 1.474 |
| Colour (Lovibond 1") | 30 Units Max (5R Tintometer Basis) |
Applications
- Manufacturing of textile chemicals
- Wetting agent for inks, coatings, and adhesives
- Lubricant used in dyes and chemical industries
- Adhesive, elastomer, and coating manufacturing industries
- Leather processing industries
- Pharmaceutical applications
- Cosmetic formulations
Packing
- Drums – 200 Kg / 225 Kg
- Bulk Supply – Truckloads
- ISO Tanks
- Flexi Tanks
