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Castor Oil
First Special Grade (FSG)
CAS No.8001-79-4
EC No.232-293-8
HSN No.15153090
Castor Oil FSG is a pale, yellow viscous liquid free from suspended matter and insoluble in water. It is a First Special Grade (FSG) renewable vegetable oil derived from castor seeds (Ricinus communis). Known for its high viscosity, excellent lubricity, and unique hydroxyl fatty acid structure, it serves as the starting material for most castor oil derivatives.
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4 Packaging Options
High viscosity and excellent lubricity
Unique hydroxyl fatty acid (ricinoleic acid) structure
Renewable and bio-based origin
Excellent chemical stability
Versatile starting material for derivatives
Typical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale Yellow Viscous Liquid |
| Viscosity Gardner at 25°C | U – V |
| Moisture, Impurities & Volatile Matter | 0.25% Max |
| Acid Value | 2.00 Max |
| Hydroxyl Value | 161–169 |
| Iodine Value | 82–90 |
| Saponification Value | 177–185 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.00% Max |
| Acetyl Value | 140 Min |
| Free Fatty Acid as Oleic Acid | 1% Max |
| Refractive Index @ 25°C | 1.477–1.481 |
| Relative Density @ 20°C | 0.954–0.960 |
| Optical Rotation | +3.5 to +6.0 Deg |
| Color in 5¼" Lovibond Cell Tintometer | 20-Y 2-R Max |
| Gardner Color @ 25°C | 3 Max |
Applications
Manufacture of polyurethane resins, elastomers and casting compounds
Manufacture of alkyd resins, coatings, varnishes and printing inks
Raw material for sebacic acid, 12-HSA, HCO, Undecylenic Acid and other derivatives
Manufacture of lubricants, specialty greases and metalworking fluids
Hydraulic fluids for automobiles, trucks and industrial machinery
Petroleum oil-field de-emulsifiers
Dielectric fluid for electrical capacitors and condensers
Specialty fluid for sonar transducers
Textile auxiliaries, leather chemicals and rubber processing
Adhesives, sealants and polymer formulations
Renewable bio-based raw material for specialty chemicals
Available Grades
| Grade | Major Industries |
|---|---|
| Castor Oil FSG Grade | Lubricants, Greases, Polyurethane, Coatings, Electrical, Oilfield Chemicals, Textile, Rubber, Polymers |
| Castor Oil USP/IP/BP Grade | Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Veterinary, Healthcare |
| Castor Oil Cosmetic Grade | Personal Care, Skin Care, Hair Care, Soaps, Cosmetics |
Packaging Options
- 200 kg Net MS Drum — 16.0 MT Loose/Palletized/20' CTR
- 225 kg Net MS Drum — 18.0 MT Loose/Palletized/20' CTR
- 20' ISO Container — 21.5 MT (±5%)
- 20' Flexi Bag — 21.5 MT (±5%)
Industries Served
Lubricants & GreasesPolyurethane & PolymersCoatings & InksOilfield ChemicalsElectrical & ElectronicsTextile & LeatherAdhesives & SealantsRubber Processing
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