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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Castor Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seed of Ricinus communis Linn‚(Fam. Euphorbiaceae).
Iodine value USP 83 - 88
Saponification value USP 176 - 184
Acid value USP 2.0 max
Hydroxyl value USP 160 - 168
Moisture & volatile AOCS Ca 2b-38
0.355% max
Viscosity, St ASTM D1545 6.3 - 8.9
Color Gardner AOCS Td la-64 4 max
Appearance Characteristically clear and free from suspended matter
Odor Slight, characteristic
TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)
C16:0 0.8 - 1.8
C18:2 3.5 - 6.8
C18:0 0.8 - 2.0 Ricinoleic 82 - 95
C18:1 3.0 - 6.0
(Fatty acid composition is provided for informational purposes only and is not part of a standard batch analysis.)
Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed at all times.