First Special Grade (FSG) Castor Oil
Castor oil FSG is produced by refining commercial grade castor oil using bleaching and filtering processes.
Applications:
· It is used as a key component in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations
· As a transducer fluid in sonar
· As a dielectric material in electrical condensers
· An integral component in coatings of vitamin and mineral tablets to serve as a lubricant
· As a raw material for the production of value added derivatives from castor oil
· Used in the manufacture of polyurethane casting resins
· Reacts with styrene and diisocyanates to produce polymers and varnish components
Physical, Chemical Properties and Specifications:
Appearance |
Pale Yellow, Viscous, Clear Liquid |
Moisture |
0.25% Max. |
F.F.A (as oleic) |
0.80% Max. |
Acid Value |
2% Max. |
Moisture, Impurities & Volatile Matter |
0.25% Max. |
Hydroxyl Value |
160-163 |
Iodine Value |
82-90 |
Saponification Value |
177-185 |
Unsaponifiable matter |
1.0 Max. |
Specific Gravity @ 30oC |
0.954-0.960 |
Refractive Index @ 400 C |
1.4700-1.4740 |