Product Overview
Refined castor oil (RCO) is extracted from Refined Commercial Grade Castor Oil (CCO), that is produced by crushing the steam-cooked castor seeds of the expeller. RCO is used as an essential component that serves as a lubricant in vitamin and mineral tablet coatings and as a raw material for the manufacture of value-added castor oil derivatives.
Technical Specifications
| SR NO |
CHARACTERISTICS |
SPECIFICATIONS |
| 1 | APPEARANCE | VISCOUS TRANSPARENT |
| 2 | COLOUR | YELLOW |
| 3 | COLOUR ON 5/4'' LOVIBOND CELL | MAX 20Y + 2R |
| 4 | FREE FATTY ACID | 1% MAX |
| 5 | ACID VALUE | 2% MG. KOH/GR. MAX |
| 6 | REFRACTIVE INDEX | 1.477 - 1.481 |
| 7 | RELATIVE DENSITY @20 DC | 0.954 - 0.960 |
| 8 | UNSAPONIFICATION VALUE | 177 - 185 |
| 9 | UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER | 0.01 |
| 10 | HYDROXYL NUMBER | 160 - 168 |
| 11 | IODINE NUMBER | 82 - 90 |
| 12 | RICINOLEIC ACID | 85% MIN |
| 13 | MOISTURE | 0.25% MAX |
Industry Applications & Uses
- Pharmaceuticals & Tablet Coatings
- Cosmetics & Formulations
- Food Additives & Emulsifiers
- Premium Hair Oils
- Skin Creams & Lotions
- Lip Care & Lipsticks
- Medical Ointments & Dressings
- Capsules, Syrups & Suspensions
- Industrial Massage Oils
- Personal Care Products
Stability, Storage & Shelf Life
- Shelf Life: 12–18 months when stored under standard, recommended conditions.
- Storage Conditions: Store in clean, tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat, direct sunlight, moisture, and freezing.
- Handling: Tight sealing of containers is key to prevent moisture absorption and chemical oxidation.
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.