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Alnor Oil Company Castor Oil Fatty Acid (Ricinoleic Acid)

Alnor Oil Company Castor Oil Fatty Acid (Ricinoleic Acid) is a versatile product catering to various markets in personal care and HI&I (Household, Institutional, and Industrial) care sectors. Within personal care, it finds applications in beauty and care for bath and shower routines, as well as skin care. In the HI&I care sector, it serves multiple purposes, including commercial laundry, dish care, industrial cleaning, laundry and fabric care, as well as surface care. Its diverse applications make it a valuable ingredient across different cleaning and personal care segments.

INCI Name: Ricinoleic Acid

CAS Number: 141-22-0

Functions: Binder & Resin, Emollient, Emulsifier

Benefit Claims: Emolliency

Synonyms: (cis,R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, (Z,R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, 12-Hydroxyoleic acid, Ricinolic Acid

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
HII Features

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemin. 175mg KOH/gTe 1a - 64
Colormax. 7GardnerTd 1a - 64
Hydroxyl Valuemin. 155Cd 13 - 60
Iodine Value82 - 91Tg 1a - 64
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4698
Saponification Numbermin. 180mg KOH/gCd 3 - 25
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.94
Volatile Matter0.6%

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
     
  • Shelf life is one year after manufacture date
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  • Acid value may decrease below 175 after one month
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  • Product must be stored in a cool and dry location and protected from the sun.
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