DRY #1 Castor Oil

DRY #1 Castor Oil is a Technical Grade pure castor oil having a very low moisture content at 0.02% maximum. Also known as ricinus oil, it is a triglyceride of fatty acids which occurs in the seed of the castor plant, Ricinus communis. The low moisture content makes this product ideal for lubricant or polyurethane applications where low moisture is required.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives

Chemical Name: Castor Oil

End Uses: Dye Dispersant, Lubricants, Pigment Dispersions, Polyurethane

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Product Code
MITM09175
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Aromatic castor oil, Ricinus communis oil, Tangantangan oil
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

DRY #1 Castor Oil - Chemical Structure - 1

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Extremely low moisture
  • Hydrophobic
  • Extremely low moisture
  • Hydrophobic
  • Insoluble in water
  •  Refined for consistency
  • Soluble in alcohols (hot), esters, ethers, ketones and aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Partially soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons
  • Biodegradable and renewable source

 

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Industrial Additives End Use

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
Not Applicable
Appearance
Clear viscous liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Pale yellow syrupy oil
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castor oil)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castor oil)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild characteristic odor
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castor oil)
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 3.0 GardnerGardner
Refractive Index1.477-
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
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd