Castor Oil Processing Plant

Castor oil is a colorless or pale yellowish oil extracted from the seeds of the castor (ricinus communis) plant. It is a fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and a double bond between the ninth and tenth carbons. It is also known as 12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid. Its derivatives are processed through subjecting the oil to specific reactions and processes, can yield a wide variety of chemical derivatives, which is used for diverse applications.