Moisture, Impurities And Volatile Matter (M.I.V)0.25% Maximum
Acid Value2.00 KOH mg/g Maximum
Free Fatty Acid As Oleic Acid (F.F.A)1% Maximum
Iodine Value82-90
Saponification Value177-187
Acetyl Value139 Minimum
Hydroxil Value160-168
Relative Density 15/15.5 c.0.958-0.969
Refractive Index1.477-1.481
Unsaponifiable Matter1% Maximum
Recinolleic Acid85% Minimum
Colour on Lovibond in 5.25’ CellYellow 20.0 Maximum , Red 2.00 Maximum
Features :
Refined Castor Oil (F.S.G) is Castor Oil bleached to British Standard Specifications. It is a yellow viscous liquid free from suspended matter and insoluble in water.
Refined Castor Oil (F.S.G) is produced by refining commercial-grade Refined Castor Oil (F.S.G) by undergoing bleaching and filtering processes. Bleaching is done using bleaching earth and activated carbon, which helps to reduce color and Moisture content. It is suitable for its hydroxyl functional groups in various chemical derivatization processes used in the manufacturing of medicinal intermediates & lubricants etc.