Castor Oil
Commercial / First Special Grade
Basic Info
- Type: Vegetable oil (from castor seeds)
- Color: Pale yellow to colorless
- Appearance: Clear, viscous liquid
- Odor: Mild / characteristic
Quality Parameters
- Moisture & volatile matter: ≤ 0.25%
- Free Fatty Acid (FFA): ≤ 1–2%
- Acid Value: ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
- Iodine Value: 82–90
- Saponification Value: 176–187
- Specific Gravity: ~0.95–0.97
- Viscosity: High (characteristic thick oil)
Grades
- First Special Grade (FSG)
- Commercial Grade
- Pharma / Cosmetic Grade
Processing
- Cold pressed / Expeller pressed
- Filtered / Refined (optional)
Packaging
- 200 L drums
- 50 L cans
- Bulk tankers
Shelf Life
- 12–24 months (cool, dry storage, airtight)