Cold-Pressed Castor Oil

Overview

CanCastor's Cold-Pressed Castor Oil stands as a testament to purity and natural efficacy, meticulously crafted to meet the stringent demands of high-value applications across diverse industries. This premium castor oil is mechanically extracted from select Ricinus communis seeds without the use of chemical solvents or high temperatures, preserving its inherent nutritional and functional integrity. This careful process ensures a product that consistently meets and often exceeds USP (United States Pharmacopeia), BP (British Pharmacopoeia), and Ph. Eur. (European Pharmacopoeia) monographs, making it an ideal choice for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic formulations requiring the highest standards of safety and performance.

As industrial chemists and technical SEO experts, we emphasize that our cold-pressed method maintains the native triglyceride structure of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (INCI: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, CAS 8001-79-4), particularly its high concentration of ricinoleic acid. This unique fatty acid profile is what confers castor oil its remarkable rheological properties, emollient benefits, and broad industrial utility. CanCastor is committed to delivering a product with unparalleled transparency and a robust supply chain, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards like REACH and FDA. We understand the critical need for a consistent, high-purity raw material in sensitive applications, which is why our cold-pressed castor oil undergoes rigorous quality assurance at every stage.

Key Physical & Chemical Properties

Our Cold-Pressed Castor Oil exhibits a superior profile, critical for precision applications:

• Appearance: Clear, viscous liquid
• Color (Gardner): Max 1
• Acid Value (mg KOH/g): Max 1.5
• Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g): 160 – 168
• Iodine Value (g I₂/100g): 80 – 90
• Saponification Value (mg KOH/g): 176 – 187
• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.958 – 0.969
• Refractive Index (20°C): 1.477 – 1.479
• Peroxide Value (meq O₂/kg): Max 5.0
• Unsaponifiable Matter: Max 0.7%
• Moisture & Volatiles: Max 0.25%