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Castor Oil – USP

Product Information

Product Name Castor Oil – USP CAS number 8001-79-4
Molecular Weight 298.4608 Molecular Formula C18H34O3

Specifications

Heavy Metals 0.001% max
Fatty Acid 1.0% max
Specific Gravity at 15 Deg.C 0.954 – 0.960
Saponification Value 176 – 182
Hydroxyl Value 160 – 168
Optical Rotation +3.5 Deg to +6.0 Deg
Color Gardner 3.0 max Free
Acid Value 1.0 max
Iodine Value 83 – 88
Unsaponification Value 0.8% w/w
Moisture Content 0.3 % max
Refractive Index 1.477 – 1.481
PACKING OPTIONS 200 kg net drums, 225 kg net drums, bulk in loose (Flexitank, ISO Tank) (Other packing options are available upon request)

Packing Options

50 lb net bags (Other packing options are available upon request)

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