Alnor Oil Company Pale Pressed Castor Oil

Alnor Oil Company Pale Pressed Castor Oil, a clear and viscous liquid derived from the seed of the castor plant, genus ricinus communis. At 25°C, it exhibits a clear appearance and maintains a faint odor. Renowned for its clarity and quality, this castor oil is well-suited for various applications.

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Chemical Family: Polyols, Triglycerides, Vegetable Oils

Hydroxyl Value: 160.0 - 168.0 mg KOH/g

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyols,
Triglycerides,
Vegetable Oils
Chemical Name: Castor Oil
Base Chemicals Functions: Plasticizer
CAS No.: 8001-79-4
EC No.: 232-293-8
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Product Families: Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers
Diols & Polyols
Product Functionality: Castor Oil, a clear viscous liquid of the following types shall be the triglyceride oil derived from the seed of the castor plant, genus Ricinus communis.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses: Adhesives,
Cosmetics,
Grease,
Inks,
Lubricants,
Personal Care Products,
Pharmaceutical Application,
Plastics,
Rubber,
Textiles,
Urethane

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Brilliantly clear (at 25°C)

Odor

Faint

Soluble in

Alcohol

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value	160 - 168	-	Cd 13-60
Viscosity	6.3 - 8.9	Stokes	Tq la-64
Free Fatty Acids	max. 0.75	%	Ca 5a-40
Moisture & Volatile	max. 0.25	%	Ca 2c-25
Insoluble Impurities	max. 0.01	%	Ca 3a-46
Ricinoleic Acid Content	min. 85	%	ISO 5508/9
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	0.957 - 0.965	-	Cc 10a-25
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.476 - 1.479	-	Cc 7-25
Iodine Value	83 - 88	-	Cd 1d-92
Saponification Value	175 - 185	-	Cd 3-25
Unsaponifiable	max. 0.7	%	Ca 6a-40
Color	max. 2	Gardner	Td 1a-64
Acid Value	max. 1.50	-	Cd 3d-63
Color (Lovibond 5 1⁄4” Red)	1
Color (Lovibond 5 1⁄4” Yellow)	10

Solubility

Alcohol completely soluble at 20°C without turbidity in two volumes of specially denatured alcohol formula 3A (95%).

Regulatory & Compliance

Grade: Technical Grade