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Mosselman Castor Oil First Pression (8001-79-4)

Mosselman Castor Oil First Pression (8001-79-4) is the vegetable oil obtained from the seed of the castor tree “Ricinus communis” It contains a major amount of hydroxy acid.

INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Functions: Base Stock & Oil, Oligomer, Plasticizer, Processing Aid

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives, Polyols

Fluids & Lubricants Type: Gear Oils & Lubricants

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    CAS No.
    8001-79-4
    EC No.
    232-293-8

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    Properties

    Soluble in
    96% ethanol
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Saponification Value175-187mg KOH/g
    Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 1%
    Water & Other Volatile Compoudsmax. 0.3%
    Viscosity (at 20°C)9.5-11dPa.s
    Iodine Value82-90g I₂/100 g
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C16 Palmitic Acid Content1.5%
    C18 Stearic Acid Content1.5%
    C18’ Oleic Acid Content4%
    C18’’ Linoleic Acid Content5%
    Ricinoleic Acid88%
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Colormax. 5Gardner
    Acid Valuemax. 2mg KOH/g
    Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.477-1.481
    Hydroxyl Valuemin. 160mg KOH/g
    Density (at 20°C)955-969kg/m³

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