BSS Grade Castor Oil

BSS Grade Castor Oil from CanCastor represents a superior quality, refined castor oil, meticulously manufactured to meet the stringent British Standard Specifications (BSS) and First Special Grade (FSG) requirements. As a leading supplier, CanCastor ensures each batch delivers consistent purity, minimal impurities, and exceptional versatility, making it an indispensable ingredient across a broad spectrum of industries including pharma-adjacent, cosmetic, and various industrial applications. This pale yellow, bright, and viscous liquid is entirely free from suspended matter, guaranteeing optimal performance and integration into diverse formulations.

Uncompromised Purity and Production Excellence

CanCastor's BSS Grade Castor Oil is derived from the finest castor beans, undergoing a rigorous, multi-stage refining process. This includes advanced degumming, precise neutralization, effective bleaching, and meticulous filtration. These steps are critical in achieving the desired low colour, exceptionally low moisture content, and precisely controlled free fatty acid levels that define its high standard. The resulting product boasts approximately 85% ricinoleic acid content, the hallmark fatty acid responsible for castor oil's unique chemical properties and its wide-ranging utility. Our commitment to these refining techniques ensures a consistent, high-purity output that our customers can rely on for critical applications.

Versatility Across Key Industries

The inherent purity and balanced technical profile of CanCastor's BSS Grade Castor Oil make it a preferred starting material and functional ingredient across countless sectors. Its hydrophilic-lipophilic balance and emollient properties are highly valued in personal care, while its unique fatty acid composition lends itself to robust industrial uses.

Key Applications Include:

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: As a natural emollient, humectant, and thickener, it's ideal for formulations such as luxurious lotions, deeply moisturizing creams, nourishing hair care products, lip balms, and protective makeups. It imparts a smooth feel and natural sheen.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial, sustainable feedstock for synthesizing a wide array of castor derivatives. This includes the production of hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), a waxy solid used in polishes and lubricants; sebaceic acid, vital for polyamides and plasticizers; and other specialized oleochemicals.
• Lubricants & Greases: Its exceptional thermal stability and natural lubricity make it an excellent base oil for formulating high-performance specialty greases, cutting fluids, and industrial lubricants, providing superior protection and reducing friction in demanding environments.
• Textiles: Utilized in textile processing for its softening and lubricating properties, enhancing fabric feel and workability.

Specifications at a Glance

CanCastor's BSS Grade Castor Oil is characterized by:

• Ricinoleic Acid Content: Approximately 85%
• Free Fatty Acids (FFA): Max. 1.0%
• Moisture & Volatiles: Max. 0.25%
• Color (Gardner): 2-4
• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.956 – 0.962

These specifications underscore its suitability for applications where high purity and consistent performance are paramount.

Partner with CanCastor for Quality and Reliability

Choosing CanCastor's BSS Grade Castor Oil means opting for a product backed by stringent quality control and a deep understanding of customer needs. Available globally at CanCastor.com, our BSS Grade Castor Oil is not just a chemical, but a reliable foundation for your innovations. Experience the CanCastor difference – where quality meets consistency.