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Alnor Oil Company Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a wax-like product available in flake form, powder or liquid. It is produced by the infusion of hydrogen with a nickel catalyst.

Chemical Name: Castor Oil, Hydrogenated

CAS Number: 8001-78-3

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives, Polyols

Hydroxyl Value: 155.0 - 155.0 mg KOH/g

Synonyms: Castorwax, Hardened castor oils, Hydrogenated castor oil

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
8001-78-3
EC No.
232-292-2

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Pointmin. 85°CAOCS Cc 1-25
Acid Valuemax. 5AOCS Cd 3d-63
Hydroxyl Valuemin. 155AOCS Cd 13-60
Saponification Valuemin. 175AOCS Cd 3-25
Iodine Valuemax. 3AOCS Cd 1d-92
Colormax. 3AOCS Td la-64 (Gardner Scale)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 25 kg bags
  • 50 lb bags
  • 1100 lb supersacks
  • 2200 lb supersacks