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Generic Name:

Castor Oil # 1

Manufacturer:

Technical Products

Quantity:

2 859 kgs

Packaging:

3 x 953 kgs totes

LOT #:

Available upon request

CAS #:

8001-79-4

Appearance:

Pale yellow viscous liquid

Manufacturing date:

07/2020

Details:

Castor oil is widely used in industrial due to its high viscosity and ricinoleic acid content. It is valued for its lubricity, emollient properties, and chemical reactivity.

Applications:
- Lubricants: Used in high-performance and biodegradable lubricant formulations.
- Paints & Coatings: Ingredient in alkyd resins for paints and enamels.
- Textile & Leather: Employed in dyeing processes and as a softener.
- Adhesives: Enhances flexibility and durability in pressure-sensitive and hot-melt adhesives.
- Sealants: Provides water resistance and elasticity in construction and industrial sealants.
- Polyurethane: Acts as a bio-based polyol in manufacturing flexible and rigid polyurethane products
- Plastics & Polymers: Acts as a plasticizer and raw material in producing bio-based polyurethanes and nylons.
- Agriculture: Used in certain pesticides and seed treatments.