Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CAS No.
- 8001-79-4
- EC No.
- 232-293-8
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Base Chemicals End 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
- Pale Yellow, Viscous Clear Liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (30°C) | 0.954 - 0.960 | — | — |
| Moisture, Impurities & Volatile | max. 0.25 | — | — |
| Acid Value | max. 2 | mgKOH/g | — |
| Hydroxyl Value | 158 - 165 | — | — |
| Iodine Value | min. 82 - 90 | gI2/100g | — |
| Saponification Value | 176 -187 | mgKOH/g | — |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | max. 1 | % | — |
| F.F.A as Oleic Acid | max. 1 | % | — |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.477 - 1481 | — | — |
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