Product Information
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Product Name |
Castor Oil – USP |
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CAS Number |
8001-79-4 |
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Molecular Weight |
298.4608 |
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Molecular Formula |
C18H34O3 |
Specifications
|
Heavy Metals |
0.001% max |
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Color Gardner |
3.0 max Free |
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Fatty Acid |
1.0% max |
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Acid Value |
1.0 max |
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Specific Gravity at 15 Deg.C |
0.954 – 0.960 |
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Iodine Value |
83 – 88 |
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Saponification Value |
176 – 182 |
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Unsaponification Value |
0.8% w/w |
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Hydroxyl Value |
160 – 168 |
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Moisture Content |
0.3 % max |
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Optical Rotation |
+3.5 Deg to +6.0 Deg |
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Refractive Index |
1.477 – 1.481 |
Packing Options
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200 kg net drums, 225 kg net drums, bulk in loose (Flexitank, ISO Tank) |
Other packing options are available upon request
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