CASTOR OIL REFINED BP

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Tilley Product Number

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Clear, colorless to yellow liquid
Soluble in
Light Petroleum, Ethanol (at 96%)
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Stearic Acidmax. 2.5%FCC Method
Oleic Acid2.5 - 6%FCC Method
Linoleic Acid2.5 - 7%FCC Method
Linolenic Acidmax. 1%FCC Method
Eicosenoic Acidmax. 1%FCC Method
Palmitic Acid1 - 2%BP/EC Method
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point212°F-
Specific Gravity0.947 - 0.966-FCC Method
Refractive Index1.477 - 1.481-FCC Method
Optical Rotation3.5 - 6-FCC Method
Acid Valuemax. 2-FCC Method
Hydroxy Value160 - 169-BP/EP Method
Iodine Value82 - 88-BP/EP Method
Light Absorption0.7 - 1.5-BP/EP Method
Moisture Contentmax. 0.3%BP/EP Method
Peroxide Valuemax. 10-BP/EP Method
Ricinoleic Acid85 - 92%BP/EP Method
Saponification Value176 -186-BP/EP Method
Unsaponification Mattermax. 0.8%BP/EP Method

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Information
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers