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Mosselman Castor Oil Virgin EP 10.5 (8001-79-4)

Mosselman Castor Oil Virgin EP 10.5 (8001-79-4) is the vegetable oil obtained by cold expression from the seed of “Ricinus communis L.”.

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Functions: Carrier, Emollient

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

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

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    8001-79-4
    EC No.
    232-293-8

    Features & Benefits

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Solubility
    Appearance
    Viscous, Clear at 40°C, Hygroscopic liquid, Slightly yellow
    Miscible In
    Ethanol (96%), Glacial acetic acid
    Slightly Soluble in
    Light petroleum
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Other Fatty Acidsmax. 1.0%
    C160 Palmitic Acid Contentmax. 2.0%
    C18’-OH Ricinoleic Acid Content85.0-92.0%
    C180 Stearic Acid Contentmax. 2.5%
    C181 Oleic Acid and Isomer2.5-6.0%
    C182 Linoleic Acid Content2.5-7.0%
    C183 Linolenic Acid Contentmax. 1.0%
    C201 Eicosenoic Acid Contentmax. 1%
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acid Valuemax. 1.5mg KOH/g
    Hydroxyl Valuemin. 160mg KOH/g
    Optical Rotation#ERROR!°
    Peroxide Valuemax. 10.0meq O2/kg
    Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.479
    Specific Absorbance at 270 Nm [= Identification B]max. 0.7
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)958kg/m³
    Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 0.8%
    Water Contentmax. 0.3%

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Information

    200 kg drums, 900 kg IBC’s, bulk