Alnor Oil Company Castor Oil USP

Castor Oil USP is used primarily in pharmaceutical applications, but can also be used for industrial purposes that might involve incidental skin contact.

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Functions: Lubricant

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

Chemical Family: Polyols, Triglycerides, Vegetable Oils

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyols,
Triglycerides,
Vegetable Oils
Chemical Name: Castor Oil
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Lubricant
CAS No.: 8001-79-4
EC No.: 232-293-8
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Base Fluids, Glidants & Lubricants
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers
Diols & Polyols
Product Functionality: Castor Oil, a clear viscous liquid of the following types shall be the triglyceride oil derived from the seed of the castor plant, genus Ricinus communis.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses: Pharmaceutical Application

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Typical Properties
Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	0.957 - 0.961	—	Cc 10a-25
Iodine Value	83 - 88	—	Cd 1d-92
Saponification Value	176 - 182	—	Cd 3-25
Free Fatty Acids (0.10 of NaOH)	max. 3.5	ml	USP
Hydroxyl Value	160 - 168	—	Cd 13-60
Distinction (From other fixed oils)	Passes	—	USP

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals	max. 0.001	%	USP Method II

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Grade: Technical Grade