SWISLOYD Dehydrated Castor Oil SL-DCO

Swisloyd Dehydrated Castor Oil SL-DCO is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean (technically castor seed as the castor plant, Ricinus communis, is not a member of the bean family.

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids, Polyols, Vegetable Oils

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Plant-Based

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
8001-79-4
EC No.
232-293-8

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Application

Castor Oil and its Bio-derivatives is used as a raw material in the manufacture of Lubricants, Soap, Greases, Polyurethanes (Coatings Adhesives, Sealants Elastomers & Foam), High performance Polyamides (Nylon), Plastizers, Personal Care Products, Pharmaceuticals and Fragrances.

 

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow, Clear Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (30°C)0.954 - 0.925
Acid Valuemax. 6mgKOH/g
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 25
Iodine Valuemin. 125gI2/100g
Saponification Value186 - 195mgKOH/g
Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 1%
Refractive Index (20°C)1.470 - 1.474
Viscosity (30°C B4 Ford Cup)60

Technical Details & Test Data

Chemical Properties

Colorless to very pale yellow liquid with a boiling point of 313 °C (595 °F) and a density of 961 kg/m3. It is a triglyceride in which approximately 90 percent of fatty acid chains are ricinoleate. Oleate and linoleates are the other significant components.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Categories

Dehydrated Castor Oil, First Special Grade Castor Oil, Commercial Grade Castor Oil, Cold Presses Grade Castor Oil, Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil