Praan Naturals Castor Oil

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Essential Oils

INCI Name

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Humectant

CAS No.

8001-79-4

EC No.

232-293-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Fixed & Carrier Oils

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Moisturizing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Nail Care,

Other Beauty & Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On

Hair Care Applications

Hair Oil

Skin Care Applications

Aromatherapy,

Moisturizers

Properties

Appearance

Pale Yellow, Bright, Clear, Viscous Liquid at 25°C

Odor

Characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color (Lovibond 5¼" Cell Red)	max. 1.0	-	Cc 13e - 92
Color (Lovibond 5¼" Cell Yellow)	max. 10	-	-
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.476 - 1.479	-	Cc 7 - 25
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.957 - 0.965	-	Cc 10a - 25
Viscosity (25°C)	6.3 - 8.9	stokes	Tq 1a - 64
Color Gardner	max. 3.0	-	Td 1a - 64
Free Fatty Acid Content	max. 0.75	%	Ca 5a - 40
Moisture & Volatile Matter	max. 0.25	%	Ca 2c - 25
Acid Value	max. 2	mg KOH/g	Cd 3d - 63
Saponification Value	175 - 185	mg KOH/g	Cd 3 - 25
Unsaponifiable Matter	max. 0.7	%	Ca 6a - 40
Hydroxyl Value	160 - 168	-	Cd 13 - 60
Insoluble Impurities	max. 0.02	%	Ca 3a - 46
Ricinoleic Acid Content	min. 85.0	%	ISO 5008 / 9
Iodine Value	83 - 88	gI2/100g	Cd 1 - 25

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Organic Certified,

USDA Certified