High Purity Castor Oil
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
8001-79-4
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
Castor Oil
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FORMULA
C3H5(C18H33O3)3
APPEARENCE
Clear almost colourless to slightly yellow, viscous, hygroscopic liquid
ACID VALUE
200 max
WEIGHT
0.945 - 0.965 g/ml at 20C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.4758 - 1.4798
OPTICAL ROTATION
+3.5 - +6.0
SAPONIFICATION VALUE
176 - 187
IODINE VALUE
160 - 168 wijs
MOISTURE
0.05% max kF
HYDROXYL VALUE
150 min
PEROXIDE VALUE
50 meq/kg max
UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER
0.8 % max
NOTES
High purity castor oil has a number of uses as a chemical feedstock for derivatives. It is also widely used in cosmetics and food applications for its emulsive properties. Industrially it has a variety of applications in plastics, coatings, adhesives and various resins.
CLASS
Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients
FUNCTIONS
Intermediates, Emulsifier, Castor Oil and its derivatives
INDUSTRY
Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Resin & Coating, Adhesives, Personal Care, Plastics
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