Also known as: Ricinus oil, first special grade castor oil, FSG
CAS 8001-79-4Enquire for availability
Castor Oil is a renewable triglyceride rich in ricinoleic acid, used across chemistry and pharmacy, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
8001-79-4
Grade
First special grade (FSG) · commercial ·…
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · flexitank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our oils & hydrocarbons range, Castor Oil is a renewable triglyceride rich in ricinoleic acid, used across chemistry and pharmacy. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as pale yellow viscous oil with a faint characteristic odour, in first special grade (FSG) · commercial · BP/USP, with an assay of acid value 2.0 max. The CAS number is 8001-79-4.
Applications of Castor Oil
Across the region we supply Castor Oil into:
Feedstock for sebacic acid, polyols and polyurethane systems
Pharmaceutical laxative and excipient (BP/USP grade)
Base for alkyd resins, coatings and printing inks
Cosmetic, soap and hair-care formulation
High-performance lubricant and hydraulic fluid base
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · flexitank. Store in cool, dry store away from light and oxidising agents. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Castor Oil
CAS No.
8001-79-4
Appearance
Pale yellow viscous oil with a faint characteristic odour
Grade
First special grade (FSG) · commercial · BP/USP
Purity / Assay
Acid value 2.0 max
Acid value
2.0 mg KOH/g max
Iodine value
82–90
Hydroxyl value
160–168
Moisture
0.25% max
Specific gravity (25 °C)
0.957–0.961
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · flexitank
Storage
Cool, dry store away from light and oxidising agents
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Feedstock for sebacic acid, polyols and polyurethane systems
Pharmaceutical laxative and excipient (BP/USP grade)
Base for alkyd resins, coatings and printing inks
Cosmetic, soap and hair-care formulation
High-performance lubricant and hydraulic fluid base
What packing is Castor Oil supplied in?
Castor Oil is supplied in 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · flexitank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Castor Oil do you stock?
We supply first special grade (FSG) · commercial · BP/USP. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Castor Oil outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
