Commercial grade castor oil, Cas No: 8001-79-4
Commercial Grade Castor oil is typical & most common grades of castor oil and it is extensively used in variety of industrial application. Thus, it is also referred as the industrial grade castor oil. Commercial grade Castor Oil is a pale yellow, viscous, oily liquid insoluble in water. It is obtained from the seeds of Ricinus Communis. It contains more than 87% of a unique hydroxy fatty acid which is known as Ricinoleic acid
parameters | specifications |
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moisture and volatile matter | 0.50 max |
colour | 40 units max |
ffa | 2 pct max |
iodine value | 82 ? 90 |
saponification value | 177 ? 187 |
r. acid | 85% min |
Application
- Used in
- Disinfectant
- Leather industries
- Textile chemicals
- Pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic application
- Used as Surface active agent for inks, coatings and adhesives