Castorwax®

Castorwax® is a wax like compound obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of pure castor oil. The principle constituent is glycerol tri-(12-hydroxystearate), also known as opalwax. Castorwax® is a hard, brittle, high melting point wax that is insoluble in most organic solvents but is highly compatible with most resins and waxes.

Castorwax® DS-270 is a wax-like compound obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of pure castor oil, which occurs in the seed of the castor plant, Ricinus communis. Castorwax® DS-270 is highly compatible with a variety of plastics and resin systems and has limited solubility in organic solvents, which will reduce additive an integral part of the cured film. the possibility of its being washed or leached out of the final product Castorwax® DS-270 also has an available reactive hydroxyl group which, if desired, can be utilized to react into the cured film making the additive an integral part of the cured film.

Castorwax® MP-80 is a white to off-white wax like compound obtained by the controlled partial hydrogenation of pure castor oil. The principle constituent is glycerol tri-(12-hydroxystearate), also known as opalwax. Castorwax® MP-80 is a soft, lower melting point wax that is insoluble in most organic solvents but is highly compatible with most resins and waxes.