Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: OLI-177
Date: 01/06/2024
CASTOR OIL
CAS Nº
8001-79-4
EC/EINECS Nº
232-293-8
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Virgin Castor Oil is the fatty oil obtained by cold expression from the seeds of Rizinus communis L. It may contain an appropriate antioxidant. (During expression, the temperature does not exceed 50ºC). |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Rizinus communis L. |
| PART PLANT USED | Seed |
| INGREDIENTS | 100% virgin Castor oil |
| INCI NAME | Rizinus communis Seed Oil |
| ADDITIVES | Absence |
| ORIGEN GEOGRAPHICAL | Asia |
| APPEARANCE | Clear liquid at 40°C, hygroscopic, viscous, clear, almost colourless to slightly yellowish * |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| ACIDITY INDEX | ≤1.5 mg KOH/g | EP |
| PEROXID INDEX | ≤10.0 mg meq O2/kg | EP |
| REFRACTION INDEX at 20ºC | 1.479 ca. | EP |
| UNSAPONIFIABLE (w/w) | ≤0.8% | EP |
| IODINE VALUE | 82.0 – 90.0 g I2/100g | EP |
| HYDROXIDE VALUE | ≥160.0 mg KOH/eq | EP |
| WATER | ≤0.3% | EP |
| OPTICAL ROTATION | to +6.0 | EP |
| DENSITY at 20ºC | 0.958 ca. | EP |
| SPECIFIC ABSORBANCE (max. to 268-270nm) | ≤0.7 | EP |
| SOLUBILITY | Slightly soluble in petroleum ether, miscible with glacial acetic acid and ethanol. | Internal Method |
| FATTY ACID COMPOSITION | ||
| 16:0 PALMITIC ACID | ≤2.0 % | EP |
| 18:0 STEARIC ACID | ≤2.5 % | EP |
| 18:1 OLEIC ACID & ISOMERS | 2.5 – 6.0% | EP |
| 18:02 LINOLEIC ACID | 2.5 – 7.0% | EP |
| 18:3 LINOLENIC ACID | ≤1.0 % | EP |
| 20:1 EICOSENOIC ACID | ≤1.0 % | EP |
| RICINOLEIC ACID | 85.0 – 92.0% | EP |
| OTHERS fatty acids | ≤1.0 % | EP |
Other informations
Pharma.
Product suitable for Halala and Kosher diets.
Vegans and vegetarians Suitable product.
Allergen free product according to the Reg (UE) Nº 1223/2009.
GMO free product according with Reg (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (UE) Nº 396/2005.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
VOC, volatile organic compunds, free product conforms to the Directive 2004/42/EC.
Product is not tested on animlas.
CMR substances free product.
STORAGE: Keep in closed container or under inert gas. Dry, ambient storage (20°C +/- 5°C) under absence of direct sunlight and off-odours. Cool storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly enhance quality preservation. Freezing should be avoided.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product suitable for Halala and Kosher diets.
Vegans and vegetarians Suitable product.
Allergen free product according to the Reg (UE) Nº 1223/2009.
GMO free product according with Reg (EC) Nº 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (UE) Nº 396/2005.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
VOC, volatile organic compunds, free product conforms to the Directive 2004/42/EC.
Product is not tested on animlas.
CMR substances free product.
STORAGE: Keep in closed container or under inert gas. Dry, ambient storage (20°C +/- 5°C) under absence of direct sunlight and off-odours. Cool storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly enhance quality preservation. Freezing should be avoided.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications and EP.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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