Commercial Grade Castor Oil

Overview

CanCastor presents its premium Commercial Grade Castor Oil, a robust and indispensable industrial feedstock engineered to meet the rigorous demands of diverse manufacturing sectors. Sourced from the finest Ricinus communis beans, our wholesale industrial castor oil delivers unparalleled performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency in your production processes. As a global leader in bulk chemical supply, CanCastor's expertise in sustainable sourcing and advanced processing guarantees a product that adheres to stringent international quality benchmarks, reflecting our extensive experience in the oleochemical industry.

Our Commercial Grade Castor Oil (CAS No. 8001-79-4; INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil) is a naturally derived triglyceride, predominantly composed of ricinoleic acid (a unique C18 fatty acid with a hydroxyl group). Its distinct chemical structure imparts exceptional lubricity, humectant properties, and solubility characteristics, making it a foundational ingredient across countless industrial formulations. With decades of expertise in the global chemical supply chain, CanCastor ensures complete traceability from farm to factory, upholding the highest standards of product integrity and supply chain trustworthiness, in compliance with REACH and FDA guidelines for industrial applications. Our authoritative position in the market is built on consistent product quality and transparent operations.

Key Physical & Chemical Properties

CanCastor's Commercial Grade Castor Oil adheres to precise specifications, ensuring optimal performance across a wide range of industrial applications:

• Appearance: Clear, viscous liquid
• Color (Gardner): ≤ 2 (Typical)
• Acid Value: ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g (ASTM D1957)
• Hydroxyl Value: 160 – 168 mg KOH/g (ASTM E222)
• Iodine Value: 82 – 90 g I2/100g (ASTM D1959)
• Saponification Value: 176 – 187 mg KOH/g (ASTM D1962)
• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.956 – 0.968 (ASTM D891)
• Viscosity (25°C): 6.3 – 8.5 Poise (ASTM D445)
• Moisture Content: ≤ 0.25% (ASTM D1533)