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Mosselman Castor Oil Cristal (8001-79-4)

Mosselman Castor Oil Cristal (8001-79-4) is the vegetable oil obtained from the seed of the castor tree “Ricinus communis” It contains a major amount of a hydroxy acid. Unlike other vegetable oils, it is soluble in alcohol.

INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Chemical Name
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    8001-79-4
    EC No.
    232-293-8

    Features & Benefits

    HII Features

    Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Color Cosmetic Applications

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Soluble in
    Alcohol
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 1%
    Viscosity (at 20°C)9.5-11dPas.s
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C16 Palmitic Content1.5%
    C18 Stearic Content1.5%
    C18:1-OH Ricinoleic Content88%
    C18’ Oleic Content4%
    C18’’ Linoleic Content5%
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Colormax. 3Gardner
    Acid Valuemax. 2mg KOH/g
    Iodine Value82-89g I₂/100 g
    Hydroxyl Value160-170mg KOH/g
    Saponification Value175-187mg KOH/g
    Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.478-1.480
    Solubility (in 96% Ethanol)Soluble
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.955-0.968

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