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Alnor Oil Company Blown Castor Oils

Blown Castor Oils are produced by oxidizing Castor oil at very high temperatures. It can be blown or polymerized to several different viscosities.

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives, Polyols

Synonyms: Aromatic castor oil, Ricinus communis oil, Tangantangan oil

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
8001-79-4
EC No.
232-293-8

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
  • Adhesives
  • Candles
  • Coatings
  • Cosmetics
  • Emulsifiers
  • Greases
  • Hydraulic fluids
  • Inks
  • Lacquers
  • Lubricants
  • Manufacture of esters
  • Metal working
  • Personal care
  • Phenolic resins
  • Plastics
  • Plasticizers
  • Polishes
  • Textiles

Properties

Technical Data

Viscosity (Gardner-Holt at 25°C) Free Fatty Acid Acid Value Color-Gardner
(AOCS Tq 1a-64) (AOCS Ca 5a 40) (AOCS Cd 3a-63) (AOCS Td 1a64)
Z ½ - 2 max. 8% max. 16 max. 8
Z 2 ½ - 3 ½ max. 8% max. 16 max. 11
Z 5 ½ - 6 ½ max. 9% max. 18 max. 13
Z 7 ½ - 8 ½ max. 10% max. 20 max. 16
Z 8 ½ - 9 ½ max. 9% max. 18 max. 16