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Blown Castor Oil

Product Overview

Blown Castor Oil is a processed castor oil with enhanced drying and film-forming properties, commonly used in paints, coatings, inks, and lubricants.

Technical Specifications

SR NO CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
1 Appearance Viscous, Clear to Slightly Hazy Liquid
2 Colour (Lovibond 5¼” Cell) Maximum 20 Y + 2 R
3 Acid Value ≤ 6 mg KOH/g
4 Free Fatty Acid ≤ 2%
5 Iodine Value 70 – 82
6 Hydroxyl Value 120 – 160
7 Saponification Value 175 – 185
8 Moisture & Volatile Matter ≤ 0.5%
9 Unsaponifiable Matter ≤ 1.0%
10 Refractive Index (at 40°C) 1.475 – 1.485
11 Viscosity (at 25°C, cP) 1500 – 2500
12 Specific Gravity (at 30°C) 0.960 – 0.980

Industry Applications & Uses

  • Paints & Varnishes
  • Printing Inks
  • Sealants
  • Lubricants
  • Leather Dressing
  • Rubber Compounding
  • Adhesives
  • Linoleum & Coatings
  • Plasticizers
  • Textile Auxiliaries

Stability, Storage & Shelf Life

  • Shelf Life: 12–18 months when stored under standard, recommended conditions.
  • Storage Conditions: Store in clean, dry, tightly closed containers in well-ventilated areas. Keep away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and moisture.
  • Handling: Keep containers closed to avoid moisture absorption and rancidity.

Packaging & Supply Details

PACKAGING TYPE MATERIAL NET WEIGHT
MS Drum Mild Steel 180 Kg
HDPE Drum High-Density Plastic 50 Kg / 100 Kg
Jerry Can HDPE 5 Kg / 10 Kg / 25 Kg
IBC Tank Intermediate Bulk Container 1000 Kg
Bulk Tanker SS/MS Tanker 15-20 MT

Global Export Readiness

  • Secure, export-grade packaging with high-strength sealing.
  • Fully optimized container stuffing and load balancing.
  • Provision of complete documentation including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), and safety documentation (SDS) for customs clearance.
  • Consistent quality control across batches for long-term international buyers.

FAQ

Blown Castor Oil — Frequently Asked Questions

What is blown castor oil?

Blown castor oil is a chemically modified castor oil made by passing controlled air or oxygen through refined castor oil at elevated temperatures. This oxidation raises its molecular weight and polarity, giving higher viscosity, more tack, and stronger film-forming properties than untreated castor oil.

How is blown castor oil different from regular castor oil?

The air-blowing (oxidation) process increases viscosity, tackiness, and film strength. Compared with raw or refined castor oil, blown castor oil offers more body, better surface adhesion, and improved resistance to flow under load — making it a functional additive rather than a simple lubricant.

What is blown castor oil used for?

Blown castor oil is used in lubricants and greases, the rubber and tyre industry, printing inks, coatings and varnishes, and adhesives and sealants. It works as a thickener, binder, plasticiser, and viscosity modifier wherever body, tack, and film strength are needed.

Can the viscosity of blown castor oil be customised?

Yes. Different blowing levels produce different viscosity grades, so blown castor oil can be supplied to match a target viscosity. Share your required viscosity range and application, and we will recommend the right grade for your process.

What problems does blown castor oil solve in formulations?

It reduces oil migration and bleeding, improves film durability and surface hold, and enhances performance in high-load or slow-moving systems. Because it builds controlled rheology naturally, it can reduce reliance on synthetic thickening additives.

Is blown castor oil suitable for inks and coatings?

Yes. In printing inks it improves tack, flow control, and film integrity, and in coatings and varnishes it enhances adhesion, gloss control, and film strength. Its strong film-forming behaviour makes it well suited to these applications.

Can I get a sample, and what are the MOQ, packaging, and export options?

Yes — samples are available for industrial testing, supplied with a Certificate of Analysis per batch. Blown castor oil is packed in 200 kg HDPE drums, with flexitanks or ISO tanks for bulk. MOQ typically starts from 1 MT (Metric Ton), dispatched through Mundra Port, Gujarat, India with full export documentation.

How is batch-to-batch quality maintained for blown castor oil?

Viscosity and oxidation level are monitored during blowing, and each batch is checked, traced, and documented with a Certificate of Analysis. Controlled processing keeps rheology and adhesion characteristics consistent — important for buyers who depend on predictable performance.

Why source blown castor oil from The Patel Brothers?

The Patel Brothers is a Rajkot, Gujarat based exporter of castor oil and castor derivatives. We supply blown castor oil with consistent viscosity and quality, customisable grades, a Certificate of Analysis with every shipment, export-ready packaging, and reliable global logistics — backed by responsive support from enquiry through to delivery.

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