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Cold-pressed castor oil in a sample bottle beside a drum

Organic Agri Inputs · Cold-Pressed Oils · Industrial oil

Castor Oil - Cold Pressed

HS Code 1515.30

Castor oil extracted by cold pressing of castor seed, for industrial applications. Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which gives it its characteristic viscosity and makes it a key raw material for lubricants, coatings, inks and resins.

Forms available: Oil

Form
Oil
Ricinoleic acid
80–91%
Packaging
Cans, drums, IBC, flexitank

Key features

  • Ricinoleic acid 80–91%
  • Cold pressed
  • Relative density 0.957–0.961 at 25 °C
  • Supplied with laboratory analysis report and MSDS

Composition

100% cold-pressed castor seed oil.

Handling and storage

Store in sealed containers in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Specification

Technical specification

Castor Oil - Cold Pressed - specification
ParameterValue
Relative density @ 25 °C0.957 – 0.961
Refractive index @ 25 °C1.477 – 1.481
Free fatty acidmax 3.5 %
Iodine value83 – 88
Saponification value176 – 187
Unsaponifiable matter0.5 %
Ricinoleic acid80 – 91 %
ExtractionCold pressed
Reference standardBIS IS 435:1973 (castor oil)

Typical values. Each consignment ships with a laboratory analysis report for that batch.

Packing and shipping

Packaging, loading and terms

Packaging options

  • 20 L and 50 L HDPE cans
  • 200 L HDPE or steel drums
  • 1,000 L IBC totes
  • Flexitank (full 20 ft container, bulk)
  • Custom labelling with buyer brand and details on request

Order and shipping

Castor Oil - Cold Pressed - order and shipping
ItemDetail
Minimum order quantity1 × 20 ft container
Lead time10–15 days from order confirmation, subject to vessel schedule
Port of loadingChennai Port, India
IncotermsFOB, CFR, CIF
Loadability - 20 ft container (drums)approx. 80 × 200 L drums (approx. 15 MT)
Loadability - 20 ft container (IBC totes)approx. 18–20 × 1,000 L IBCs (approx. 17–19 MT)
Loadability - 20 ft container (flexitank)approx. 20–22 MT

Shelf life and storage

Castor Oil - Cold Pressed - shelf life and storage
ItemDetail
Shelf life24 months from date of manufacture
Storage conditionsStore in sealed containers in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Applications

  • Lubricants
  • Coatings
  • Inks
  • Soaps
  • Resins
  • Cosmetic formulation

Documents supplied with this product

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Certificate of origin
  • Laboratory analysis report
  • MSDS

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