CASTOR OIL USP - ALNOR

CASTOR OIL USP - ALNOR a clear viscous liquid of the following types shall be the triglyceride oil derived from the seed of the castor plant, genus Ricinus communis.
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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Characteristically clear
Odor
Slight, characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.957 - 0.961-USP
Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 0.8%USP
Hydroxyl Value160 - 168-USP
Peroxide Valuemax. 10.0-USP
Acid Valuemax. 2.0-USP
Watermax. 0.3%USP
Ultraviolet Absorption0.7 - 1.5-USP
Colormax. 3GardnerAOCS
Refined Castor Oil0.7 1.5--
Virgin Castor Oilmax. 0.7--
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C16:0max. 2%-
C18:22.5 7.0%-
C18:0max. 2.5%-
C18:3max. 1.0%-
C18:12.5 6.0%-
C20:1max. 1.0%-
Other Unidentified Fatty Acidsmax. 1.0%-
Ricinoleic Acid85.0 92.0%-
Triglyceride Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
RRRmin. 90.0%-
RRL2.0 4.0%-
RRO2.5 5.0%-
RRS0.2 0.4%-

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Packaging & Availability