Hydrogenated Castor Oil Flakes
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a wax-like compound obtained by controlled hydrogenation of refined Castor Oil. It is a hard, brittle, high melting point product that is practically odorless and tasteless. It is supplied in the form of flakes. The Color of is cream to white.
Uses / Application:
Hydrogenated Castor Oil finds a number of diversified uses due to its unique combination of physico-chemical properties.
- In the manufacture of multipurpose Lithium/Calcium grease and high performance aviation grease
- In the manufacture of soaps & cosmetics
- As mould release agent in the processing of plastics and rubbers
- As a component of speciality wax blends like pencils, crayons, lipsticks and anti-deodorant sticks
- In the manufacture of hot-melt coatings and sealant requiring resistance to water
- As a coating agent for paper & as anti foaming agent.
- In the manufacture of Automotive refinish Acrylics
- Rheological agent that provides thixotropy in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and numerous industrial composition.
- Thick film chlorinated rubber, epoxy and vinyl coating
- Flame Retardant and anti static agent for fiber
- Manufacture of Spin finish oil for polyamide fiber
- In preparation of ointments, emulsified virus vaccines, sustained release capsules, wetting/bodying agent, face paint
- As plasticiser for cellulosics
- Processing aid for colour concentrates
- Surface treatment agents
- In the manufacture of hot melt adhesives used in packaging books, binding footwear, carpet backing and in product assembly
- Anti-tack and slip additives for processing plastics
- In the manufacture of speciality chemicals for applications such as metal working, plasticizers and textile auxiliaries in the form of derivatives such as esters, ethoxylates, sulfates etc.
Technical Data Sheet
| Sr. No. | Test Parameters | Unit | Specification |
| 1 | Appearance | White Flakes | |
| 2 | Acid Value | AOCS Ca 5a-40 | <3 |
| 3 | Iodine Value | AOCS Cd 1-25 | <3 |
| 4 | Clarify On Melting | Clear, Free From Suspended Matter |
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| 5 | Colour Gardner | AOCS Td 1a-64 | 3 MAX |
| 6 | Melting Point | AOCS Cc 3-25 | 84-88 |
| 7 | Hydroxyl Value | AOCS Cd 13-60 | 155 Min |
| 8 | Saponification Value | AOCS Cd 3-25 | 177-186 |
| 9 | Nickel | <5 ppm |
Packing: Supplied in 25 Kgs Stan Fabric/Paper bags