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Product Overview
Castor Oil is a non-drying, highly viscous vegetable oil derived by crushing castor beans. Unmatched in the chemical kingdom due to its 90% content of ricinoleic acid—a unique 18-carbon hydroxylated fatty acid—castor oil maintains stability across extreme thermal extremes. DHV exports Commercial, First Special Grade (FSG), and Cold Pressed castor oils tailored for exacting technical and cosmetic specifications.
Key Characteristics
- Viscous, pale straw to clear golden appearance
- Rich in hydroxylated ricinoleic fatty acid (~ 89% - 90%)
- High dielectric constant and thermal shear resistance
- Soluble in alcohol and compatible with diverse resin matrices
- Strict control on Free Fatty Acid and moisture levels
Commercial Applications
- Synthetic lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and greases
- Paints, polyurethanes, varnishes, and industrial coatings
- Cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, and castor wax derivatives
- Pharmaceutical laxatives and drug delivery surfactants
Technical Specifications
Subject to Final Buyer Contract| Origin | Gujarat, India |
|---|---|
| Grade Available | First Special Grade (FSG) / Commercial Grade |
| FFA (as Oleic) | Max 0.75% (FSG) |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160 - 168 Min |
| Iodine Value | 82 - 90 |
| Saponification Value | 177 - 185 |
| Moisture & Volatile | Max 0.25% |
| Color (Lovibond 5¼ inch) | Y-20, R-2.0 Max |
| HS Code | 151530 |
Note: Customized parameters (e.g. customized moisture threshold, mesh sizing, aflatoxin ceiling, or sterilization) can be accommodated through DHV's contract processing capabilities.
Packaging & Bulk Logistics
Export Packaging Options
200kg steel/HDPE drums, 1000L IBC totes, or 21 MT Flexitanks.
• Custom buyer branding and multi-lingual printing available.Container Capacity & Shipping
Approx. 21.5 MT in Flexitanks.
• Shipped from Mundra, Pipavav, or Nhava Sheva Ports under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms.Quality Assurance & Third-Party Inspection
Every consignment is inspected prior to stuffing. We facilitate independent third-party laboratory verification (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, or Geo-Chem) covering purity, weight, moisture, microbiology, and pesticide residues.
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