Turkey Red Oil (Sulfonated Castor Oil)

CanCastor proudly presents Turkey Red Oil (Sulfonated Castor Oil), a highly versatile and essential castor oil derivative renowned for its exceptional water solubility and powerful surface-active properties. As a premier emulsifier and wetting agent, it plays a critical role in enhancing product performance across a multitude of industrial sectors. Our commitment to E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) ensures that our Turkey Red Oil (TRO) not only meets but exceeds the stringent demands of global industries, from textiles and leather to agrochemicals and personal care.

Overview

Turkey Red Oil (Sulfonated Castor Oil), chemically defined as the sulfonated product of ricinoleic acid from castor oil (CAS Number 8002-33-3), is a pioneering anionic surfactant. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both hydrophilic (water-loving) sulfonate groups and lipophilic (oil-loving) fatty acid chains derived from ricinoleic acid, allows it to effectively reduce surface tension and form stable emulsions. This makes it an indispensable component for formulating products that require exceptional wetting, dispersion, and emulsification capabilities. Our extensive experience spanning decades in the castor oil derivatives market positions CanCastor as a trusted source for high-purity, consistent TRO.

Our manufacturing process adheres to rigorous quality control protocols, leveraging state-of-the-art sulfonation technology to produce a highly efficacious and stable product. CanCastor’s expertise as an industrial chemist and supplier ensures that each batch of Turkey Red Oil is meticulously tested against established benchmarks, guaranteeing its performance in critical industrial applications. From preventing dye precipitation in textile dyeing to improving the spread of pesticides in agriculture, the adaptability of our TRO is a testament to its expertly engineered chemical profile and our deep understanding of its functional chemistry.

Key Physical & Chemical Properties

CanCastor’s Turkey Red Oil is engineered for optimal performance, exhibiting the following typical specifications:

• Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
• Color: Pale yellow to reddish-brown
• Odor: Characteristic, mild
• pH (1% aqueous solution): 4.0 – 7.0 (can be adjusted based on neutralization level)
• Acid Value (mg KOH/g): 10 – 40 (indicative of free fatty acids; lower for highly neutralized)
• Sulfur Content (%): 2.5 – 4.5 (key measure of sulfonation degree)
• Water Solubility: Completely soluble in water at 25°C, forming clear solutions
• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.950 – 1.050