Mosselman Castor Oil Cristal (8001-79-4)

Mosselman Castor Oil Cristal (8001-79-4) is the vegetable oil obtained from the seed of the castor tree “Ricinus communis” It contains a major amount of a hydroxy acid. Unlike other vegetable oils, it is soluble in alcohol.

INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

CAS Number: 8001-79-4

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Vegetable Oils
Chemical Name: Castor Oil
INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
CAS No.: 8001-79-4
EC No.: 232-293-8
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Fixed & Carrier Oils

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features: Detergency

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics
Application Format: Leave On,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Lipstick

Properties

Physical Form

Soluble in

Alcohol

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Unsaponifiable Matter	max. 1	%	-
Viscosity (at 20°C)	9.5-11	dPas.s	-

Fatty Acid Composition


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
C16 Palmitic Content	1.5	%	-
C18 Stearic Content	1.5	%	-
C18:1-OH Ricinoleic Content	88	%	-
C18’ Oleic Content	4	%	-
C18’’ Linoleic Content	5	%	-

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 3	Gardner	-
Acid Value	max. 2	mg KOH/g	-
Iodine Value	82-89	g I₂/100 g	-
Hydroxyl Value	160-170	mg KOH/g	-
Saponification Value	175-187	mg KOH/g	-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)	1.478-1.480	-	-
Solubility (in 96% Ethanol)	Soluble	-	-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)	0.955-0.968	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories: EINECS (EU)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bulk,
Cans,
Drums,
Totes (IBC)