Castor Oil

Cold Pressed Castor Oil

By first pressing Castor seed, pharmaceutical-grade Castor Oil is processed without losing medicinal properties. It is transparent, bright, colorless or slightly yellow, viscous, with a rancid smell. BP grade applies to the castor oil prepared according to the standards of British Pharmacopoeia (BP). This oil is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry. Without losing its healing properties, the extraction is performed carefully. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are effective for rehabilitative and therapeutic benefits.

Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1COLOUR ON 51/4" LOVIBOND CELL1.0 RED + 10.0 YELLOW
2FFA0.35 MAX
3ACID VALUE0.70 MAX
4IODINE VALUE82-90
5REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20'C1.477-1.481
6UNSAPONIFICATION MATTER (%) MAX0.8% MAX
7RELATIVE DENSITY @ 20°C0.952-0.965
8MOISTURE & IMPURITIES (%) MAX0.35%
9PEROXIDE VALUEMAX 5
10HYDROXYL NUMBER160 MIN
11LIGHT ABSORPTIONCOMPLIES TO BP
121 CM CELL AT 268/270NM0.5 MAX
13FOREIGN FATTY SUBSTANCESCOMPLIES TO BP
14RICINOLIC ACID85% MIN

Packing

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

Shelf Life

2 years

Castor Oil BP 93 Grade (British Pharma)

By first pressing Castor seed, pharmaceutical-grade Castor Oil is processed without losing medicinal properties. It is transparent, bright, colorless or slightly yellow, viscous, with a rancid smell. BP grade applies to the castor oil prepared according to the standards of British Pharmacopoeia (BP). This oil is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry. Without losing its healing properties, the extraction is performed carefully. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are effective for rehabilitative and therapeutic benefits.

Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1COLOUR LOVIDBOND 5 ¼’’ CELL (Y+5R)20 MAX
2FREE FATTY ACIDS (AS RICINOLEIC)1% MAX
3HYDROXYL VALUE160 MIN
4SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 - 185
5IODINE VALUE82 - 90
6MOISTURE AND VOLATILES0.25% MAX
7SPECIFIC GRAVITY0.952 - 0.965
8HEAVY METALS0.0001% MAX
9DISTINCTION FROM MOST OTHER FIXED OILSPASSES

Packing

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

Shelf Life

2 years

First Pressed Degummed Castor Oil (F.P.D)

First Pressed Degummed Castor Oil is an early degumming of Castor Oil, which requires removal of plant polymer substances to enhance the texture and colour of the oil. Without undue accumulation and carbon, castor oil that is first squeezed, filtered, and then degummed has the special lubricating properties of castor. This grade is therefore used significantly in the lubricant industry. It has similar properties to the lower-coloured Commercial Castor Oil. It is used in industries that need fewer colours of commercial-grade castor oil.

Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1COLOUR LOVIBOND 1’’ CELL (Y+5R)20 MAX
2ACID VALUE2.0 MAX
3HYDROXYL VALUE180 MAX
4SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 - 185
5IODINE VALUE82 - 90
6MOISTURE AND VOLI0.5% MAX

Packing

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

Shelf Life

2 years

Refined Castor Oil (Pale Pressed Grade – P.P.G)

Refined Castor Oil is obtained from the first pressing of the castor seed. It is the form of oil that is pure and free from any dust particles. This oil is also called Pale Pressed Oil. It has slight or no odour and is usually found as a colourless to very light yellow liquid state. Pale Pressed Castor Oil is used in industrial goods that need lighter-coloured and lower-acidity oil. It may be suitable for medical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic use with proper certification.

Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1FREE FATTY ACID1.0 MAX
2ACID VALUE2.0 MAX
3MOISTURE AND VOLATILE MATTER0.25 MAX
4INSOLUBLE IMPURITIES0.02% MAX
5IODINE VALUE82 - 90
6HYDROXYL VALUE160 - 168
7ACETYL VALUE140 MIN
8SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 - 187
9UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER1.00 MAX
10COLOUR LOVIBOND 5 ¼’’ CELLYELLOW 10, RED 1 MAX
11REFRACTIVE INDEX1.477 - 1.481
12RELATIVE DENSITY 15/15.5 DC0.958 - 0.969
13VISCOSITY GARDNER - HOLDU -- V
14STROKES6.3 - 8.9
15APPEARANCE 250 DCBRILLIANTLY CLEAR AND FREE OF SUSPENDED MATTER
16ORDERVERY SLIGHTLY, CHARACTERISTIC
17RICINOLEIC ACID CONTENT85% MIN

Packing

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

Shelf Life

2 years

Refined Castor Oil (First Special Grade – F.S.G/British Standard Specifications-B.S.S)

Refined Castor Oil (RCO) is extracted from Refined Commercial Grade Castor Oil (CCO), which is produced by crushing the steam-cooked castor seeds of the expeller. RCO is used as an essential component that serves as a lubricant in vitamin and mineral tablet coatings and as a raw material for the manufacture of value-added castor oil derivatives. The CCO is processed by the bleaching and filtering method that helps to minimize the quality of colour, F.F.A. (Free Fatty Acid), and moisture.

Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1APPEARANCEVISCOUS TRANSPARENT
2COLOURYELLOW
3COLOUR ON 5/4’’ LOVIBOND CELLMAX 20Y + 2R
4FREE FATTY ACID1% MAX
5ACID VALUE2% MG. KOH/GR. MAX
6REFRACTIVE INDEX1.477 - 1.481
7RELATIVE DENSITY @20 DC0.954 - 0.960
8UNSAPONIFICATION VALUE177 - 185
9UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER1%
10HYDROXYL NUMBER160 - 168
11IODINE NUMBER82 - 90
12RICINOLEIC ACID85% MIN
13MOISTURE0.25% MAX

Packing

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

Shelf Life

2 years

European Pharmacopeia Castor Oil

Castor Oil, produced from the seeds of Ricinus communis, by hydraulic pressing. Pale yellow in colour, clear and viscous liquid obtained by cold expression, suitable as a carrier oil for lipophilic medicinal substances.

Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1APPEARANCECLEAR AND FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTER
2COLOUR LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL, UNITS10Y, 1.0R MAX
3ACID VALUE, MG KOH/G1.5 MAX
MOISTURE, %0.30 MAX
4PEROXIDE VALUE, MEQ/KG5 MAX
5IODINE VALUE, G I2/100G82 – 90
6SAPONIFICATION VALUE176 – 187
7HYDROXYL VALUE, MG KOH/G160 MIN
8RELATIVE DENSITY AT 20 DEG C0.957 – 0.961
9REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 20 DEG C1.4777 – 1.4817
10UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER, %0.8 MAX
11RESIDUAL SOLVENTSABSENT
12SPECIFIC ABSORBANCE (1% W/V SOL’N) AT 270 NM, %0.7 MAX
13OPTICAL ROTATION, DEG+3.5 TO +6.0
14FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
PALMITIC ACID2 MAX
STEARIC ACID2.5 MAX
OLEIC ACID2.5 TO 6.0
LINOLEIC ACID2.5 TO 7.0
LINOLENIC ACID1 MAX
EICOSENOIC ACID1 MAX
RICINOLEIC ACID85 TO 92
OTHER FATTY ACID1 MAX

Packing

  • Bulk in Loose ISO Tank / Flexi Tank
  • 200 kg /225 kg New MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg New IBC

Shelf Life

2 years

United Pharmacopeia Castor Oil

Castor oil, produced from the seeds of Ricinus communis, pharmaceutical grade castor oil is produced by first pressing of castor seed.

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1APPEARANCECLEAR AND FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTER
2COLOUR LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL, UNITS12Y, 1.2R MAX
3FREE FATTY ACID (AS OLEIC ACID), %1.0 MAX
4ACID VALUE, MG KOH/G2.0 MAX
5MOISTURE, %0.25 MAX
6IODINE VALUE, G I2/100G83 – 90
7SAPONIFICATION VALUE176 – 182
8HYDROXYL VALUE, MG KOH/G160 – 168
9RELATIVE DENSITY AT 20 DEG C0.957 – 0.961
10REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 20 DEG C1.4777 – 1.4817
11RESIDUAL SOLVENTSABSENT
12RICINOLEIC ACID, %87 MIN
13HEAVY METALS, PPM10 MAX

PACKING:

  • Bulk in Loose ISO Tank
  • 200 kg / 225 kg New MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg New IBC

SHELF LIFE:

2 years

Extra Pale Grade Castor Oil

Extra Pale Castor Oil, produced from the excellent quality seeds of Ricinus communis by cold expression, further refined to get very pale yellow in colour.

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1APPEARANCECLEAR AND FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTER
2COLOUR LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL, UNITS7.0Y, 0.7R MAX
3FREE FATTY ACID (AS OLEIC ACID), %0.5 MAX
4ACID VALUE, MG KOH/G1.0 MAX
5MOISTURE, %0.25 MAX
6IODINE VALUE, G I2/100G82 – 90
7SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 – 183
8HYDROXYL VALUE, MG KOH/G160 – 168
9RELATIVE DENSITY AT 20 DEG C0.957 – 0.961
10REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 20 DEG C1.4777 – 1.4817
11RESIDUAL SOLVENTSABSENT
12RICINOLEIC ACID, %87 MIN
13HEAVY METALS, PPM10 MAX

PACKING:

  • Bulk in Loose ISO tank / flexi tank
  • 200 kg /225 kg New MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg New IBC

SHELF LIFE:

2 years

Neutralized Castor Oil

Castor Oil, produced from the seeds of Ricinus communis, pharmaceutical grade castor oil is produced by first pressing of castor seed.

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS I SPECIFICATIONS II
1APPEARANCEYELLOW CLEAR LIQUID, FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTERYELLOW CLEAR LIQUID, FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTER
2COLOUR LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL, UNITS15Y, 1.5R MAX15Y, 1.5R MAX
3FREE FATTY ACID (AS OLEIC ACID), %0.4 MAX0.5 MAX
4ACID VALUE, MG KOH/G0.8 MAX1.0 MAX
5MOISTURE, %0.25 MAX0.25 MAX
6IODINE VALUE, G I2/100G82 – 9082 – 90
7SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 – 185177 – 185
8HYDROXYL VALUE, MG KOH/G160 – 168160 – 168
9SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 30°C0.954 – 0.9600.954 – 0.960
10REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 40°C1.4700 – 1.47401.4700 – 1.4740
11RICINOLIC ACID CONTENT, %85 MIN85 MIN

PACKING:

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank
  • 200 kg / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

SHELF LIFE:

2 years

Low Moisture First Special Grade Castor Oil

Castor oil is used in the plastics, fibers, textiles, and leather-auxiliaries industry, in the production of polyols, urethane foams, plasticizers, printing inks & dyes, soaps, wetting agents, electrical applications, food additives, chemical industry, and lubricants.

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1APPEARANCEYELLOW CLEAR LIQUID, FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTER
2COLOUR LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL, UNITS20Y, 2.0R MAX
3FREE FATTY ACID (AS OLEIC ACID), %1.0 MAX
4ACID VALUE, MG KOH/G2.0 MAX
5MOISTURE, PPM200 MAX
6INSOLUBLE IMPURITIES, %0.02 MAX
7IODINE VALUE, G I2/100G82 – 90
8SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 – 185
9HYDROXYL VALUE, MG KOH/G160 – 168
10SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 30°C0.954 – 0.960
11REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 40°C1.4700 – 1.4740
12RICINOLIC ACID CONTENT, %85 MIN
13UN-SAPONIFIABLE MATTER, %1.0 MAX

PACKING:

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

SHELF LIFE:

2 years

Low Moisture Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil

Castor oil is used in the plastics, fibers, textiles, and leather-auxiliaries industry, in the production of polyols, urethane foams, plasticizers, printing inks & dyes, soaps, wetting agents, electrical applications, food additives, chemical Industry, and lubricants.

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1APPEARANCEYELLOW CLEAR LIQUID, FREE FROM SUSPENDED MATTER
2COLOUR LOVIBOND 5.25” CELL, UNITS10Y, 1.0R MAX
3FREE FATTY ACID (AS OLEIC ACID), %0.75 MAX
4ACID VALUE, MG KOH/G1.5
5MOISTURE, PPM200 MAX
6INSOLUBLE IMPURITIES, %0.01 MAX
7IODINE VALUE, G I2/100G82 – 90
8SAPONIFICATION VALUE177 – 185
9HYDROXYL VALUE, MG KOH/G160 – 168
10SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 30°C0.954 – 0.960
11REFRACTIVE INDEX AT 40°C1.4700 – 1.4740
12RICINOLIC ACID CONTENT, %85 MIN
13UN-SAPONIFIABLE MATTER, %1.0 MAX

PACKING:

  • Bulk in ISO Tank / Flexi Tank / Bulk in Vessel
  • 200 / 225 kg MS Drums / HDPE Drums
  • 950 kg IBC

SHELF LIFE:

2 years