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.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Processing Aid, Thickener, Thickener

INCI Name: Hydrogenated Castor Oil

End Uses: Drawing Oils, Metalworking Fluids

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives

Features: High Melting Point

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Castor Oil Derivatives
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Thickener
Function
Thickener, Processing Aid
INCI Name
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Thickener
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Aid
Product Code
MITM09143
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Fluids & Lubricants,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,
Elastomers,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Performance Additives
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Other Excipients
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Processing Aids
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
High Melting Point
Labeling Claims
Allergen-free
Materials Features
High Melting Point

Applications & Uses

Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Drawing Oils,
Metalworking Fluids
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Metalworking Fluids
Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Fluids & Lubricants,
Chemical Manufacturing
Product Applications
  • Metal drawing lubricants
  • Processing aid for rubber and plastics
  • Cosmetics and toiletries
  • Antiperspirant sticks
  • Thixatrope
  • Tableting - controlled release binder

Properties

Physical Form
Flakes

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal
Aurorium - Castor Oil

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Non-Hazardous Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax��)
Appearance
White flakes
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax®)
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax®)
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
ITM07817,
ITM07819,
ITM07820,
ITM07852,
ITM20922,
ITM26464
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic odor
Other Hazards
Not applicable
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax®)
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.462-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant3.77-at 100°C, 1Kc
Dielectric Constant12.7-at 45°C
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.51 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Fire Point635.0 °F°FCleveland Open Cup
Flash Point600.0 °F°FCleveland Open Cup
Melting Point87.0 °C°C
Molten Viscosity0.24 PPat 200°F
Specific Gravity1.023-at 25/25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 300.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)400.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Melting Point (SDS)84.0-89.0 °C°C