Castor Oil, Pale Pressed
Product Description
| Product | Castor Oil, Pale Pressed |
| CAS | 8001-79-4 |
| Formula | C54H100O7 |
| Synonym | Pale Pressed Refined Castor Oil, Castor oil |
Typical Product Specifications
| Iodine Value | 82 - 90 g I2/100g Wijs |
| Saponification Value | 177 - 185 mg KOH/gm |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160 mg KOH/gm min |
| Refractive Index | 1.4700 - 1.4810 at 40C |
| Appearence | Viscous, Clear liquid |
| F.F.A. | 0.50 % max as oleic |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max mg KOH/gm |
| Specific gravity | 0.954 - 0.960 gm/ml at 30C |
| Moisture | 200 - 500 ppm kF |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.00% matter |
| Notes | Low levels of free fatty acids make this highly refined castor oil useful for food, cosmetic, and industrial adhesive/coatings applications.
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| Class | Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | Castor Oil and its derivatives |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Adhesives, Personal Care |
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