Key Features of Hydrogenated Castor Oil

• It is a hard, brittle, high melting solid which is tasteless and odorless.
• Chemically it is the triglyceride mainly of 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid.
• It is insoluble in water and solubility in many organic solvents is also very limited.
• Available as flakes or powder which melts to a clear transparent liquid. It is a non-toxic, non-hazardous material.
• In the manufacture of multipurpose Lithium/Calcium grease and high performance aviation grease
• In the manufacture of soaps & cosmetics
• As mould release agent in the processing of plastics and rubbers
• As a component of specialty wax blends like pencils, crayons, lipsticks and anti-deodorant sticks
• In the manufacture of hot-melt coatings and sealant requiring resistance to water
• As a coating agent for paper & as anti foaming agent.
• In the manufacture of Automotive refinish Acrylics
• Rheological agent that provides thixotropy in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and numerous industrial composition.
• Thick film chlorinated rubber, epoxy and vinyl coating
• Flame Retardant and anti static agent for fiber
• Manufacture of Spin finish oil for polyamide fiber
• In preparation of ointments, emulsified virus vaccines, sustained release capsules, wetting/bodying agent, face paint
• As plasticizer for cellulose`s
• Processing aid for colour concentrates
• Surface treatment agents
• In the manufacture of hot melt adhesives used in packaging books, binding footwear, carpet backing and in product assembly
• Anti-tack and slip additives for processing plastics
• In the manufacture of specialty chemicals for applications such as metal working, plasticizers and textile auxiliaries in the form of derivatives such as esters, ethoxylates, sulfates etc.