CAS Number: 8001-79-4
INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Composition: Castor oil is primarily composed of triglycerides, with ricinoleic acid being the predominant fatty acid in its composition.
Purity Grade: No purity grade applicable
Appearance: Pale yellow to colorless liquid with a characteristic mild odor.
Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents.
Preservation: Castor oil, being naturally resistant to microbial growth,generally does not require additional preservatives. Follow manufacturer guidelines for preservation if necessary.
Storage: Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin: India
Raw Material Source: Derived from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis).
Manufacture: Castor oil is extracted from castor seeds through a pressing or solvent extraction process, followed by refining.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code: 12073010
Proposition: CASTOR OIL complies with relevant regulations and guidelines
Warning: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling.
General Description:
Pale-yellow or almost colorless transparent viscous liquid with a faint mild odor and nauseating taste. Density 0.95 g / cm3. A mixture of glycerides, chiefly ricinolein (the glyceride of ricin oleic acid).
Uses:
Castor oil is a highly emollient carrier oil that penetrates the skin easily, leaving it soft and supple. It also serves to bind the different ingredients of a cosmetic formulation together. Castor oil is high in glycerin esters of ricin oleic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid). It is rarely, if ever, associated with irritation of the skin or allergic reactions. It is obtained through cold-pressing from seeds or beans of the Ricinus communis (castor oil) plant. Impure castor oil may cause irritation, as the seeds contain a toxic substance that is eliminated during processing. Its unpleasant odor makes it difficult to use in cosmetics.
Hazard:
Undergoes spontaneous heating.
Health Hazard:
If ingested causes severe diarrhea.
Fire Hazard:
Castor oil is combustible.
