Hydrogenated Castor Oil (H.C.O.)
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is produced by hydrogenation of Castor Oil leading to its high melting point. It is a versatile ingredient for various applications. Hydrogenated Castor Oil is odourless and is available is wax, powder and flakes form. These different forms are used for used as a viscosity modifier and for improvement in grease and oil resistance.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil in cosmetics is a popular addition as it is soluble both in water and oil and has foam enhancing properties. Therefore, one can easily find hydrogenated castor oil in skincare products like moisturizers and hair care cosmetics.
| Sr. No. | Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Flakes form |
| 2 | Colour | White to Pale Yellowish |
| 3 | Acid value | Max. 3.0 |
| 4 | Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/gm) | 154 – 175 |
| 5 | Iodine value | Max. 5.0 |
| 6 | Saponification value mg KOH/gm | 176 – 186 |
| 7 | Appearance @ 20°C | Solid (Mobile liquid @ 30°C) |
| 8 | Odour | Almost None |
| 9 | Nickel content | Max. 3.0 |
| 10 | Colour Gardner | Max. 2G/3G |
| 11 | Flash Point 0°C | 242 C DIN ISO 2592 |
| 12 | Solubility in water @ 20°C | 100 gm/L |
| 13 | pH @ 100 gm/L H₂O | 6-7 |
COSMETIC – Creams, lipsticks, emulsifiers
INDUSTRIAL – Calcium & lithium soaps such as lubricating greases, processing aid for PE, PVC and rubber, non-drying alkyd resins, polishes, hot melt adhesives
It is recommended that Hydrogenated Castor Oil (H.C.O.) be kept in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and achieve maximum shelf life.
Packing – 25/50 KGS Paper laminated / PP Bags I 1000 KG HDPE Jumbo Bags
