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:

AppearancePale Yellow, Viscous, Clear Liquid
Moisture0.25% Max.
F.F.A (as oleic)0.80% Max.
Acid Value2% Max.
Moisture, Impurities & Volatile Matter0.25% Max.
Hydroxyl Value160-163
Iodine Value82-90
Saponification Value177-185
Unsaponifiable matter1.0 Max.
Specific Gravity @ 30oC0.954-0.960
Refractive Index @ 40o C1.4700-1.4740

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