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Fatty Acids, Waxes & Oils

Castor Oil

RA000973 CAS 8001-79-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000973
CAS number
8001-79-4
Grade
Extra Pure

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Colour Yellow —
Odour Slight characteristic odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -10 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 449 °C °C
Flash point [°C] Min 113 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 313 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 0.961 - 0.963 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Negligible (< 0.1%) —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Yellow colored viscous liquid —
Specific gravity (25 °C) 0.957 - 0.961 —
Free fatty acids Passes test —
Hydroxyl number 160 - 168 —
Sapnofication value 176 - 182 —
Iodine value 83 - 88 —
Acid value (mg KOH/gm) Max 2.0 —
Unsapnonificable matter Max 0.8 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000973-PK-25L
500 mL RA000973-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000973-PK-2.5L