Alnor Oil Company Neutralized Castor Oil

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyols,

Triglycerides,

Vegetable Oils

Chemical Name

Castor Oil

Base Chemicals Functions

Plasticizer

CAS No.

8001-79-4

EC No.

232-293-8

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

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

Adhesives,

Cosmetics,

Grease,

Inks,

Lubricants,

Personal Care Products,

Pharmaceutical Application,

Plastics,

Rubber,

Textiles,

Urethane

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear (at 25°C)

Odor

Faint

Soluble in

Alcohol (at 20°C)

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value	160 - 168	—	Cd 13-60
Viscosity	6.3 - 8.9	Stokes	Tq la-64
Free Fatty Acids	max. 0.40	%	Ca 5a-40
Moisture & Volatile	max. 0.25	%	Ca 2c-25
Insoluble Impurities	max. 0.01	%	Ca 3a-46
Ricinoleic Acid Content	min. 85	%	ISO 5508/9
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	0.957 - 0.965	—	Cc 10a-25
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.476 - 1.479	—	Cc 7-25
Iodine Value	83 - 88	—	Cd 1d-92
Saponification Value	175 - 185	—	Cd 3-25
Unsaponifiable	max. 0.7	%	Ca 6a-40
Color	max. 2.5	Gardner	Td 1a-64
Acid Value	max. 0.80	—	Cd 3d-63
Color (Lovibond 5 1⁄4” Yellow)	15	—	—
Color (Lovibond 5 1⁄4” Red)	1.5	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Grade

Technical Grade