What is Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil (PP)?

Pale Pressed Grade (PP) Castor Oil is a first‑press, lightly colored refined castor oil with low impurities, designed for colour‑sensitive cosmetics, pharma excipients, and high‑value industrial applications.

Why do cosmetic and personal‑care brands prefer PP grade?

PP grade offers very low colour and mild odour, which helps maintain accurate shades in lipsticks, mascaras and hair oils, and delivers a clean sensory profile in premium skin‑ and hair‑care products.

What are the main applications of Pale Pressed Castor Oil?

Typical uses include colour cosmetics, hair oils and serums, creams and lotions, pharmaceutical ointments, specialty lubricants, and as a high‑purity feedstock for derivatives.

How is PP grade different from Commercial or Industrial Grade castor oil?

Compared with commercial/industrial grades, PP grade has tighter limits on moisture, free fatty acids and colour, providing better stability, clarity, and batch‑to‑batch consistency.

What key specifications should buyers review on the COA?

Buyers should check colour (Gardner/Lovibond), moisture & volatile matter, free fatty acids/acid value, hydroxyl value, iodine value, saponification value, and specific gravity.

Is Pale Pressed Grade suitable for pharmaceutical use?

Yes, PP grade is often used as a pharma excipient and in herbal/ayurvedic oils, but final suitability depends on your pharmacopeial, regulatory, and dossier requirements.

What packaging options does CanCastor typically offer for PP grade?

Pale Pressed Castor Oil is commonly supplied in HDPE or steel drums, IBC tanks, and bulk options for large buyers, with export‑ready packaging available.

How should Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil be stored to maintain quality?

Store in a cool, dry, well‑ventilated place, in tightly closed containers away from direct sunlight and heat; under proper storage PP grade usually keeps its quality for 18–24 months (as stated on the CanCastor COA).

Pale Pressed Castor Oil PP for Cosmetics | CanCastor

Name: Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil (PP)
Brand: CanCastor
SKU: 466df3d8-e9c1-4c43-ab71-dd65b7f1cfc3
Availability: InStock

Description

Pale Pressed Castor Oil from CanCastor is a premium industrial grade oil characterized by its lighter color and lower acidity compared to standard commercial grades. It is obtained from the first pressing of castor seeds, ensuring high purity and superior quality for demanding industrial applications.

At CanCastor (CanCastor.com), our Pale Pressed grade is ideal for surface coatings, lacquers, and light-colored chemical derivatives where color retention is crucial. It bridges the gap between commercial and pharmaceutical grades, offering excellent functionality without the full cost of pharma-grade refining.

Typical Applications

Coatings: Light-colored paints, varnishes, and lacquers.
Adhesives: High-performance bio-based adhesives.
Derivatives: Production of high-quality dehydrated castor oil and fatty acids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grade	Pale Pressed (First Press)
Moisture	≤ 0.25%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Appearance	Clear, very light pale yellow
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Iodine Value	82 – 90 g I₂/100g
Hydroxyl Value	160 – 168
Color (Gardner)	Max 2.0 - 4.0
Specific Gravity	0.957 – 0.968
Saponification Value	177 – 185 mg KOH/g

Technical Specifications

Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil (PP)

Description

Typical Applications

Frequently Asked Questions

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