BSS Grade Castor Oil

Overview

CanCastor's BSS Grade Castor Oil 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, minimizing impurities and maximizing performance for demanding industrial applications. Derived from the seeds of Ricinus communis, this premium grade is a triglyceride oil primarily composed of ricinoleic acid (an 18-carbon unsaturated fatty acid with a hydroxyl group), granting it unique polarity and reactivity. Our rigorous refinement process and commitment to exacting quality control, from sustainable sourcing to final packaging, ensure that every shipment of CanCastor BSS Grade Castor Oil (INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, CAS No. 8001-79-4) consistently meets the precise chemical and physical parameters crucial for our global clientele. Its characteristic pale color, low acid value, and exceptional stability make it an invaluable chemical intermediate and functional ingredient across diverse sectors.

Key Physical & Chemical Properties

CanCastor's BSS Grade Castor Oil is rigorously tested to ensure compliance with the following typical specifications:

• CAS Number: 8001-79-4
• INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
• Acid Value: Max 2.0 mg KOH/g
• Hydroxyl Value: 160 - 168 mg KOH/g
• Saponification Value: 176 - 187 mg KOH/g
• Iodine Value: 82 - 90 g I2/100g
• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.950 - 0.965
• Colour (Gardner): Max 2
• Moisture & Volatiles: Max 0.25 %
• Refractive Index (25°C): 1.477 - 1.481