United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
We offer various grades of Castor Oil. Commercial grade, First Special Grade (FSG), Pale Pressed, etc. SV Oil Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of S.V.PATEL& SONS. is a leading manufacturer of various grades of Castor Oil in India.
Castor Oil, also known as Ricinus Oil, is a triglyceride of fatty acids like most other fats. However, it is a unique fat in that it contains 85-90% Ricinoleic acid, a rare source of an eighteen carbon hydroxylated fatty acid with one double bond.
| Characteristics | Range | Test method |
| Appearance | White Colour Flakes | Visual |
| Gardner Color | 1+ G Max | AOCS td1a-64 (97) |
| Acid Value | 8.0 Max | AOCS ca 5a-40(97) |
| Melting point | 49-51 Deg C | AOCS cc 3b-92(93) |
| Iodine value | 4 Max | AOCS cd 1-25(97) |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160 Min | AOCS cd 13-60(97) |
| Specification Value | 175-182 | AOCS cd 3-25(97) |
| Moisture Volatiles | 0.25% Max | AOCSca 2c-25(97) |
| Titre Deg C | 67- 75 | AOCS Cc 13e-92 |
25 Kg HDPE /Paper Bags.
Shelf Life : 2 Years from Date of manufacturing
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Applications
Improves Stability and consistency in a wide range of temperatures and extends the life of lubricants.