Castor Oil USP
Pharmaceutical grade castor oil is produced from the first pressing of castor seed in which the oil does not lose any medicinal qualities.
Castor Oil USP Grade refers to the castor oil prepared in conformity with the USP norms. It is the grade used by the pharmaceutical industry in the USA.
Applications/Uses:
· It is used as emollient for pharmaceutical creams and lotions
· It is also used in lubricants, paints, resins, grease, cosmetics, waxes, textile, leather, polyols, surfactants, printing Inks, water proofing additives, emulsifiers, plasticizers, pigments etc.
Physical, Chemical Properties and Specifications:
CAS Number |
8001-79-4 |
Flash Point |
229oC (444oF) CC |
Autoignition Temperature |
449oC (840oF) |
Appearance |
Light yellow viscous liquid |
Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
Solubility |
Negligible (< 0.1%) |
Specific Gravity |
0.961-0.963 @ 15.5oC |
% Volatiles by volume @ 21oC (70oF) |
100 |
Boiling Point |
313oC (595oF) |
Melting Point |
-10oC (14oF) |