Castor oil FSG

CAS Nr.

8001-79-4

Castor oil (also known as Ricinus oil) is a vegetable oil extracted by mechanical pressing of the Castor seed. It is pale-yellowish or almost colourless with a mild characteristic odour.

Identification

CAS no.	8001-79-4
Label EC no.	Value 232-293-8
Label Molecul formula	Value C57H104O9
Label REACH status	Value Exempted REACH Annex IV -V
Label Synonyms	Value Ricinus oil, Castor oil No. 1, Castor oil first pressing
Label E-number / INCI name	Value N.A. / RICINUS COMMUNIS

Properties

Label Appearance	Value Clear and free of suspended matter
Label Density (30°C)	Value 0,954-0,960
Label Refractive index (40°C)	Value 1,470 - 1474
Label Melting point	Value N.A.