
COA available with every shipment.
Drums, totes, or custom sizing.
Technical Specifications
| Acid Value | Max 1.0 mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160 - 168 mg KOH/g |
| Color (Gardner) | Max 2 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25°C) | 0.956 - 0.965 |
Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil (PP)
Description
CanCastor's Pale Pressed Grade Castor Oil (PP) stands as a testament to unparalleled purity and superior performance in industrial applications. Sourced from the meticulously controlled first pressing of premium castor seeds, this exceptional oil is distinguished by its remarkably lighter color and significantly lower acidity, setting it apart from standard commercial grades. Our PP grade embodies CanCastor's commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions, offering a robust, bio-based alternative for industries demanding stringent quality and consistent results.
Unmatched Purity and Performance
The precise extraction process for our Pale Pressed Castor Oil ensures maximum purity, translating directly into enhanced stability and predictable behavior in your formulations. The lower acid value minimizes undesirable side reactions, prolonging product shelf-life and ensuring greater consistency in end-products. Its light color is a critical advantage for applications where visual appeal and color retention are paramount, preventing discoloration in paints, coatings, and specialized chemical derivatives. This deliberate balance of purity and technical specifications positions CanCastor's PP grade as an indispensable raw material for manufacturers seeking to elevate their product quality and adhere to increasingly strict industry standards.
Versatile Industrial Applications
CanCastor.com is proud to offer Pale Pressed Castor Oil (PP) as a versatile workhorse across a spectrum of demanding industrial sectors. It skillfully bridges the performance gap between conventional commercial grades and highly refined pharmaceutical-grade oils, delivering premium functionality without the associated premium cost.
- Surface Coatings: Ideal for light-colored paints, varnishes, lacquers, and enamels, where its inherent light color and excellent film-forming properties contribute to superior gloss retention and UV stability. It enhances flexibility and adhesion, making it a preferred choice for high-performance architectural and industrial finishes.
- Adhesives: A cornerstone for developing high-performance bio-based adhesives. Its unique polyol structure offers excellent cross-linking capabilities, yielding durable bonds with improved resistance to water and chemicals, suitable for woodworking, packaging, and construction applications.
- Chemical Derivatives: A foundational intermediate in the production of high-quality derivatives such as Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO), Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO), and various fatty acids and esters. The purity of our PP grade ensures cleaner reactions and higher yields of superior-grade derivatives, which are then used in lubricants, cosmetics, and specialized polymers.
- Lubricants & Greases: Its natural lubricity and high viscosity index make it valuable in formulating bio-lubricants and greases, particularly where biodegradability and non-toxicity are key requirements.
CanCastor: Your Partner in Quality
At CanCastor, we don't just supply castor oil; we supply a promise of quality, reliability, and technical expertise. Our Pale Pressed Castor Oil (PP) is rigorously tested to meet stringent specifications, ensuring that you receive a product that consistently performs above expectations. Partner with CanCastor for sustainable, high-purity castor oil solutions that drive innovation and success in your industrial endeavors.
Common Questions
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