Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Castor Wax)

Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO), universally recognized as Castor Wax, stands as a versatile, high-performance oleochemical derivative essential across numerous industrial and specialty applications. Produced through the controlled hydrogenation of refined castor oil, this process fully saturates the ricinoleic double bonds, transforming the liquid oil into a brittle, odorless, high-melting triglyceride solid. CanCastor’s HCO is meticulously manufactured from selected castor oil, ensuring superior quality with rigorous control over critical parameters such as iodine value, acid value, and color. This commitment to consistency guarantees reliable performance as a premium structuring wax, effective anti-settling agent, internal lubricant, and indispensable water-repellent modifier, making it a cornerstone ingredient for formulators seeking enhanced product integrity and durability.

Unrivaled Properties for Diverse Applications

CanCastor's Hydrogenated Castor Oil is distinguished by its pristine white to off-white appearance, available in convenient flake, bead, or powder forms. With a typical melting point range of 84–88 °C, HCO exhibits exceptional thermal stability and robust resistance to oxidation, hydrolysis, and moisture. These inherent qualities make it an ideal choice for challenging environments and demanding formulations where stability and performance are paramount. Its unique crystalline structure provides excellent thickening and gelling properties, while its non-polar nature contributes to superior water repellency and film-forming capabilities.

Key Applications & Benefits

HCO’s multifaceted properties unlock a broad spectrum of applications, enhancing performance and longevity across various sectors:

• Coatings, Inks, and Adhesives: As an indispensable rheology modifier and matting/structuring wax, CanCastor's HCO excels in both solvent- and water-based systems. It effectively functions as an anti-settling and anti-blocking agent in paints, gravure/offset inks, hot-melt adhesives, and sealants. By improving pigment suspension, enhancing scratch and mar resistance, boosting water repellency, and imparting desirable surface slip, HCO optimizes product stability and finish.
• Plastics and Rubber: In polymer processing, HCO acts as a highly efficient internal lubricant, mold release agent, and nucleating/anti-blocking aid. Incorporated into PVC, polyolefins, engineering plastics, and rubber compounds, it significantly improves processing efficiency, facilitates cleaner demoulding, and enhances dimensional stability of the final products.
• Lubricating Greases and Oils: Its high melting point and superior oxidative stability make HCO an exceptional thickener and crystallizing agent for specialty greases and high-temperature lubricants. It ensures consistent texture, prevents oil separation, and maintains performance under extreme operating conditions.
• Cosmetics, Polishes, and Candles: Within personal care and household products, HCO serves as a hard, glossy structuring wax. It is a key ingredient in stick formulations (lipsticks, deodorants), balms, pomades, shoe polishes, and premium candles, where it contributes to desired hardness, lustrous gloss, and a controlled, clean melt profile.

Choosing CanCastor's Hydrogenated Castor Oil means opting for a reliable, high-purity ingredient backed by stringent quality control. Its consistent performance as a structuring agent, lubricant, and protective additive empowers formulators to achieve superior product quality and efficiency.