| CAS# | 8001-79-4 |
| FORMULA | C57H104O9 |
| INS Number | 1503 |
| E Number | E1503 |
| Synonyms | Phorbyol; Viscotrol C |
| GROUPS / USES | Chemical Synthesis, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Polyurethane coatings, Coatings |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Castor oil?
Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis that appear as a colorless or pale-yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor.
What are the uses of Castor oil?
Castor oil is a stimulant laxative that can relieve constipation. It is also used in skin and hair to help manage acne, moisturize, and reduce inflammation. It promotes hair growth, reduces split ends, and controls hair breakage. It Is also used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold-resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, and perfumes.
Is Castor oil safe for skin use?
Castor oil is generally safe for topical use on the skin. It is commonly found in many skin care products.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Castor oil to users/customers for Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, and Coatings.
Castor oil Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Pale yellow or almost colorless, transparent, viscous liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, and is miscible with absolute alcohol, with glacial acetic acid, with chloroform, and with ether |
| Free Fatty Acids | Passes test |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160-168 |
| Iodine Value | 83-88 |
| Lead | NMT 0.1 mg/kg |
| Saponification Value | 176-185 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.952-0.966 |
