Castor oil is one of the most common and increasingly essential bio-based raw materials required for various industrial applications. It is extracted from castor seeds or plants, a blend of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The potential use of castor oil is for chemical production, such as paints, lacquers, varnishes, lubricants, soaps, oilcloth, and many more. It is also stated as industrial-grade castor oil.
| Sr.No. | Properties | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLOUR ON 51/4"LOVIBOND CELL | 1.0 RED+10.0 YELLOW |
| 2 | FFA | 0.35 MAX |
| 3 | ACID VALUE | 0.70 MAX |
| 4 | IODINE VALUE | 82-90 |
| 5 | REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20'C | 1.477-1.481 |
| 6 | UNSAPONIFICATION MATTER(%)MAX | 0.8% MAX |
| 7 | RELATIVE DENSITY @20 DC | 0.952-0.965 |
| 8 | MOISTURE &IMPURITIES(%)MAX | 0.35% |
| 9 | PEROXIDE VALUE | MEX 5 |
| 10 | HYDROXYL NUMBER | 160 MIN |
| 11 | LIGHT ABSORPTION | COMPLIES TO BP |
| 12 | 1 CM CELL AT268/270NM | 0.5 MAX |
| 13 | FOREIGN FATTY SUBSTANCES | COMPLES TO BP |
| 14 | RICINOLIC ACID | 85% MIN |