Castor Oil
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Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans. Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes.
Details
- Name: Castor Oil PH Grade
- Botanical name: Ricinus Communis
- Ingredients: Castor beans
- Mode of Extraction: Cold Pressed
- Colour: Light yellow visous clear liquid
- Storage: Cool & dry place
- Shelf Life: 36 months from packaging
Contents & Properties :
- Iodine value: 82-90
- Ricinoleic Acid: 90 %
- Hydroxy value: 158-163
- Free fatty acids: Traces, Not more than 3.5 ml / 10 gms
- Oliec Acid: 3-4%
- Linolic Acid: 3-4%
Features & Benefits
- No preservatives, chemicals or flavoring agents added
- Retains vital nutrients, natural aroma and taste
- A stimulant laxative to help clear bowels
- Promotes deep skin hydration combined with coconut or almond oil
- Helps to reduce skin inflamation
- Soaking dentures in castor oil solution helps to reduce Candida
- A natural hair conditioner
- Ricinoleic has anti inflamatory properties
- Pregnant women should avoid intake
