Product Description
Castor Oil is a high‑quality, naturally derived triglyceride oil widely used in skin care, hair care, cosmetics, home‑care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations. Known for its rich fatty acid profile—especially ricinoleic acid—it functions as a conditioning agent, emollient, moisturizer, viscosity enhancer, carrier oil, dispersant, and film‑former. It improves texture, enhances spreadability, boosts shine, and supports stability in creams, lotions, balms, serums, soaps, hair oils, and ointments.
Suitable for DIY formulators, cosmetic brands, soap makers, pharmaceutical uses (where applicable), and home‑care product manufacturers with appropriate handling and regulatory compliance.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Castor Oil
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IUPAC Name: Glycerol tris-(12‑hydroxyoctadec‑9‑enoate)
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Other Names: Ricinus Oil, Pharm Grade Castor Oil
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Main Component: Ricinoleic Acid (~85–90%)
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CAS Number: 8001‑79‑4
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Purity: ≥ 99%
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Appearance: Pale yellow, viscous liquid
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Odor: Mild, characteristic
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Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols & oils
Features & Benefits
- Rich emollient & conditioning properties
- Helps improve texture, shine & skin feel
- Excellent film‑forming and protective properties
- Enhances stability in emulsions & oil blends
- Highly compatible with oils, esters, and surfactants
- Useful for both rinse‑off and leave‑on systems
Uses & Applications
- Skin care: lotions, creams, balms, serums
- Hair care: oils, conditioners, masks
- Cosmetics: lip balms, makeup removers
- Soap making: cold‑process, hot‑process & melt-and-pour
- Pharma & ointments
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Lotions/creams: 1–10%
- Balms & butters: 5–25%
- Hair oils & conditioners: 3–20%
- Soaps: 2–10% for better lather
Storage
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
- Keep away from heat and sunlight.
Warnings
- Avoid ingestion unless properly regulated.
- Avoid eye contact.
- Use PPE when handling in bulk.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use gloves and goggles when handling. Follow SDS for complete handling and safety instructions.
Technical Support
Cleansol provides formulation and application support for professional users.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Information is for reference only. Users must verify suitability and regulatory compliance. Cleansol assumes no liability for misuse.
Professional Use Declaration
By purchasing this product, I confirm it is for professional and commercial use only. I accept responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
