Refining the first pressing of castor seeds prepares castor oil. It is one of the purest forms of extracting oil without any dust and dirt particles. It is manufactured without losing its medicinal qualities, which is highly heat resistant with thermally stable and inorganic pigments. It is very light in appearance and has no odor. It is highly used in oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical, fossil, and offshore industry.
Sr. No | Characteristics | Specifications |
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1 | Free Fatty Acid | 1.0 MAX |
2 | Acid Value | 2.0 MAX |
3 | Moisture and Volatile Matter | 0.25 MAX |
4 | Insoluble Impurities | 0.02% MAX |
5 | Iodine Value | 82 - 90 |
6 | Hydroxyl Value | 160 - 168 |
7 | Acetyl Value | 140 MIN |
8 | Saponification Value | 177 - 187 |
9 | Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.00 MAX |
10 | Color Lovibond 5 1/4 Cell | Yellow 10, Red 1 MAX |
11 | Refractive Index | 1.477 - 1.481 |
12 | Relative Density 15/15.5 DC | 0.958 - 0.969 |
13 | Viscosity Gardner - Hold | U -- V |
14 | Stroke | 6.3 - 8.9 |
15 | Appearance 250 DC | Brillanty clear and free of suspended matter |
16 | Order | Very slightly, Characteristic |
17 | Ricinoleic acid content | 85% MIN |