DB™ Oil

DB™ Oil is the highest grade of refined castor oil. It was developed for use in applications when a low acidity and moisture content are critical.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives

End Uses: Capacitors, Power Transformers

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)-free, Cadmium-free, DEHP (Diethylhexylphthalate) Free, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)-free, Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP)-free, Foreign Matter-free, From Renewable Resources, Hexavalent Chromium-free, Lead-free, Mercury Compounds-free, Mercury-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free

Features: Good Moisture Resistance, High Dielectric Properties, Low Acid Value, Low Moisture Content

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Product Code
MITM09174
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Aromatic castor oil, Ricinus communis oil, Tangantangan oil
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

DB™ Oil

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Moisture resistance based on hydrophobic nature
  • Highly refined for maximum purity
  • Low acidity, low moisture, low color
  • Meets the requirements of ASTM D-960
  • High volume resistivity and dielectric content, low dissipation factor
  • Soluble in alcohols (hot), esters, ethers, ketones and aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Partially soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons
  • Biodegradable and renewable source

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • High energy storage capacitors and transformers..
  • Liquid dieelctric.
  • Sonar fluids.
  • Polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
     

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castor oil)
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Non - Hazardous
Appearance
Clear viscous liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Pale yellow syrupy oil
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild characteristic odor
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castor oil)
USA/DOT UN Number
Non - Hazardous
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0 GardnerGardner
Refractive Index1.4772-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.02 %%
Specific Gravity0.959-at 25°C
Viscosity7.3 StStAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)449.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)313.0 °C°C
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)540.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Melting Point (SDS)-18.0--10.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.959-at 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)7.5 StStat 25°C