CAS No. 8001-79-4
General
Castor oil (also known as Ricinus oil) is a vegetable oil extracted by mechanical cold pressing of the Castor seed. During the pressing the temperature of the oil is not allowed to exceed 50°C. It is slightly yellow or almost colorless with a mild characteristic odour.
Because of its unique molecule structure there are numerous applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic segments.
Standard specifications Castor oil virgin Ph. Eur.
Applications
• lubricants: in food grade lubricants or lubricants in contact with food products.
• polyurethane: as component for special mouldings for medical applications.
• cosmetics & personal care: used in lipsticks, deodorant sticks and sun protecting products.
• laxative.
• total parenteral nutrition.
• carrier of hormones in infusion fluids.
• eye drops.
• surface coating of pills.
Packing
Castor oil is supplied in:
• cans (25 kg)
• drums (200 kg)
• IBC (1.000 kg)
• bulk (truckloads and/or ISO containers)
