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