Description:
Gained oil by cold pressing of the semen of the castor shrub (Ricinus communis).

Characteristic:
Castor Oil No.1 is a clear, mostly colorless till pale yellow viscous liquid with liminal, characteristic odour. Castor Oil No.1 is mixable with chloroform, ethanol, ether, anhydrous acetic acid, not readily soluble in petroleum ether.

Applications:

• Cosmetic products
• Paints, Colours, lacquers
• Plastics
• Polish and abrasive
• Synthesis of sebasic acid, 12-hydroxystearin acid and their metal soap, polyamide 11