Refined Castor Oil
Refined castor oil is a yellow, thick liquid that is free from any suspended particles and does not dissolve in water. Manufacturers of refined castor oil create this pure variant by processing commercial-grade castor oil through bleaching and filtration methods. The bleaching process aims to diminish the color and moisture content, utilizing activated carbon and bleaching clay. This refining procedure eliminates various impurities from the castor oil, including free fatty acids (FFA), colloidal substances, and phospholipids, while also enhancing the oil’s shelf life. Refined castor oil offers numerous advantages for different industries, particularly in the formulation of cosmetic products. Furthermore, it serves as a lubricant for coatings on vitamin and mineral tablets and acts as a fundamental ingredient in the production of high-value castor oil derivatives.
Grades in Refined Castor Oil
Refined Castor Oil DAB10 Grade
Refined castor oil DAB-10 is processed using the best quality castor seeds and undergoes various filtration and refinery processes to match the industry demands.
Applications
- Cosmetics and Personal care
- As a pigment wetting agent
- Used in textile chemical formulations
- Pharmaceutical uses include the coating of tablets, formulation of eye drops etc
Refined Castor Oil EP Grade
Refined Castor Oil EP Grade is a transparent, pale yellow, thick, and moisture-absorbing liquid from premium castor seeds. It is highly beneficial for pharmaceutical applications due to its excellent solubility in light petroleum and can be blended with ethanol and glacial acetic acid. Extracted using the cold-pressed technique to European Pharmacopeia standards, it undergoes meticulous refining. This refined oil treats skin conditions, burns, sunburns, and abrasions and serves as an alternative to petroleum-based lubricants.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Applications