CASTOR OIL USP GRADES CASTOR OIL
(U.S.P. – 23/NF-18)		 CASTOR OIL
(U.S.P. – 27/NF-22)
Specific gravity Between 0.957 and 0.961 Between 0.957 and o.961
Distinction from most other fixed Oils It is only partly soluble in solvent hexane (distinction from most other fixed oils), but it yields a clear liquid with an equal volume of alcohol (foreign fixed oils). It is only partly soluble in solvent hexane (distinction from most other fixed oils), but it yields a clear liquid with an equal volume of alcohol (foreign fixed oils).
Heavy Metals 0.001% 0.001%
Free fatty acids The free fatty acid in 10 g require for neutralization not more than 3.5 ml of 0.10 N sodium hydroxide. The free fatty acid in 10 g require for neutralization not more than 3.5 ml of 0.10 N sodium hydroxide.
Hydroxyl Value Between 160 and 168 Between 160 and 168
Iodine Value Between 83 and 88 Between 83 and 88
Saponification Value Between 176 and 182 Between 176 and 182
Note :- The product can also be supplied as per specifications provided by the client’s

Packing & Marking :- As per client’s requirements.