Description
- First Special Grade (FSG)/BSS Castor oil :
| Standard Specification First Special Grade/ 1st pressing | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| appearance | clear and free of suspected matter |
| colour | Max 4 Gardner |
| colour (on 5 ¼” lovibond) | Yellow 20 Max, Red 2 Max |
| relative density (30° C) | 0.954 – 0.960 |
| refractive index (40° C) | 1.470 -1.474 |
| viscosity at 20° C | 9.5-11 dPas |
| viscosity | U-V Gardner-Holdt |
| Chemical characteristics | |
| acetyl value | min. 143 mgKOH/g |
| hydroxyl value | min. 160 mgKOH/g |
| saponification value | 176 -187 mgKOH/g |
| acid value | max. 2 mgKOH/g |
| iodine value | 82 – 90 g l₂/100g |
| moisture, impurities & volatile matter | max. 0.25% |
| free fatty acid | max. 1% |
| unsaponifiable matter | max. 1% |
| Fatty acid composition | |
| Palmitic acid (C16) | max. 2% |
| Stearic acid (C18) | max. 2.5% |
| Oleic acid (C18 : 1) | 2.5- 6% |
| Ricinoleic acid (C18 :OH) | min. 85% |
| Linoleic acid (C18 : 2) | 2.5-7% |
| Linolenic acid (C18 : 3) | max. 1% |
The oil shall be the genuine refined product of castor seed (Ricinus communis).It shall be free from admixture with other oils or substances , and also practically free from sediments and suspected matter.
Because of its unique molecule structure there are numerous applications in various industrial segments.
Applications
- lubricants : In Hydraluc Fluids and lubricants for 2 Stroke Engine
- greases, Paints, alkyd Resins
- Polyurethane: as the basic polyol in PU floor coatings, PU adhesives/ sealants and PU foams.
- cosmetics & personal care : used in lipstics,deodorant sticks and sun protecting products.
- pharmaceuticals : as an active ingredient and as laxative.
- electronics : as dielectric material for condensers.
- adhesives : both in PU adhesives and hot-melts.
- chemical industry: production of alkyd resins (for paints)
- as starting product for most other castor derivatives (for example DCO,HCO, ethoxylated castor oil)
Packing
castor oil supplied in:
- drums (200kg/225kg)
- bulk (truckloads, ISO tanks and/or Flexi tanks)
- COMMERCIAL GRADE Castor oil :
| Standard Specification COMMERCIAL GRADE CASTOR OIL | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| appearance | Yellow viscous liquid |
| Specific gravity @ 30/30º 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 @ 40º C | 1.470 – 1474 |
| Colour in 1” Lovibond cell tintomete Basis | 30 units Max 1” cell, Y + 5R |
Applications
- Commercial grade castor oil is extensively used in the manufacture of textile chemicals
- wetting agent for inks, coatings and adhesives,Lubricant in Dyes
- Adhesive, Elastomer and Coating Manufacturing Industry
- Leather Industries, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications
Packing
castor oil supplied in:
- drums (200kg/225kg)
bulk (truckloads, ISO tanks and/or Flexi tanks)
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