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BP Grade Castor Oil

Pharmaceutical Grade Castor Oil is produced by first pressing of Castor seed, without losing medicinal qualities. It is a clear, brilliant Colourless or slight yellow, viscous, from rancid odour.
BP grade refers to the castor oil prepared for British Pharmacopoeia (BP) norms.

Application:

This oil is widely used in pharmaceutical applications

 

Physical, Chemical Properties & Specifications:

Properties

Specification

Appearance

Brilliantly clear & free fromSuspended matter

Acid Value

1.8 Max.

Iodine Value

82-90

Saponification Value

176 – 187

Unsaponifiable Matter

0.8 % max w/w

Hydroxyl Value

150 Min.

Peroxide Value

4 Max.

Moisture

0.25 % Max

Foreign Fatty Substances

Complies with tests

Relative Density @ 20° C

0.952 – 0.965

Refractive Index @ 20° C

1.4770 – 1.4810

Optical Rotation

+3.5 ° - + 6.0 °

Colour on 5.25” lovibond scale

20.0Y + 2.0 R Max.


Packing:

 Bulk
 Flexis
 ISO tanks
 M.S.Drums/HDPE Drums with or without Pallet