castor oil

CASTOR OIL

castor oil
CAS: 8001-79-4 EINECS 232-293-8 FEMA 2263
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
STORAGE
Original plant 
Ricinus communis 
Part of the plant used 
Seeds 
Cas 
8001-79-4 ; - 
Einecs 
232-293-8 
Fema 
2263 
Tariff number 
1515909999 
Appearance at 20°c 
Viscous clear liquid 
Color 
Colorless to pale yellow 
Odor 
Nearly odorless 
Optical rotation (°) 
0 / 0 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
0,950 - 0,970 
Refractive index nd20 
1,4700 - 1,4900 
Flashpoint (°c) 
229 
Solubility 
Insoluble in water 
Assay (% gc) 
Ricinoleic acid 82-95%; linoleic acid 2-6% 
Acid value (mg koh/g) 
< 2 
Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use.
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Appearance at 20°c 
Viscous clear liquid 
Color 
Colorless to pale yellow 
Odor 
Nearly odorless 
Optical rotation (°) 
0 / 0 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
0,950 - 0,970 
Refractive index nd20 
1,4700 - 1,4900 
Flashpoint (°c) 
229 
Solubility 
Insoluble in water 
Assay (% gc) 
Ricinoleic acid 82-95%; linoleic acid 2-6% 
Acid value (mg koh/g) 
< 2 
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