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CASTOR OIL Technical information, uses and Sources

CASTOR OIL Sources and Common Uses

Castor Oil

Castor Oil is  a specialty vegetable oil that is derived from pure castor beans. The beans are pressed to make the oil.  It is  a pale yellow clear to hazy liquid  and has a very distictive odor and tase. 

Castor oil is a mixture of triglycerides and is made up of about 90% fatty acids.  

Some chemical characteristics of castor oil: 

CAS:  8001-79-4

Boiling point, 313 °C (595 °F) , Density 0.961 g/cm 

Castor oil 


Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of all kinds of products from detergent soaps, to hydrauic fluid additives, and even additives for making things as diverse as pharmaceuticals to coatings and adhesives to perfumes and brake fluids.. It is also a well known carrier for dyes in textiles.  Some kinds of  castor oil are food grade.

Castor oil may trigger allergic reactions or allergies. Do not use if you have an allergy to castor or castor oil or castor beans. 

Typical Uses incude :

  • Food addives and flavors
  • Traditional medicines
  • Lubricant
  • Detergents
  • Adhesives
  • Ink
  • Chemical processing 
  • Dielectric cooling fluid
  • Viscosity modifier
  • Food products 

Synonyms:  Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ricinus Oil

Appearance: Yellow colorless liquid. 

An excellent source for castor oil is always Level 7 Chemical in Conway Arkansas. Castor oil is supplied in drums and up totes by Level 7 Chemical. 

Also, Level 7 Chemical offeres supplies and equipment for commercial indsutrial uses. For easy handling of any product in drums, like Castor oil   try out the drum truck from Level 7 Chemical. 

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