CAS Nr.
8001-79-4
Body
Castor oil (also known as Ricinus oil) is a vegetable oil extracted by mechanical cold pressing of the
Castor seed. During the pressing the temperature of the oil is not allowed to exceed 50°C. It is slightly
yellow or almost colorless with a mild characteristic odour.
Because of its unique molecule structure there are numerous applications in pharmaceutical and
cosmetic segments.
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EC no.
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Value
232-293-8
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Molecul formula
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C57H104O9
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REACH status
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Exempted REACH Annex IV -V
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Synonyms
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Ricinus oil
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E-number / INCI name
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N.A. / RICINUS COMMUNIS
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Appearance
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Clear and free of suspended matter
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Density (20°C)
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Value
0,954 - 0,969
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Refractive index (25°C)
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1,477 - 1,481
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Melting point (°C)
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Value
-10
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