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.
This oil is widely used in pharmaceutical applications
Applications
Specifications
| Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brilliantly Clear & Free from suspended matter |
| Moisture (K.F.) | 0.25% Max. |
| F.F.A. ( as oleic) | 0.75% Max. |
| Acid Value | 1.5% Max. |
| RI @ 40 deg C | 1.470 – 1.481 |
| Relative Density @ 30 C | 0.954 – 0.960 gm/ml |
| Saponfication Value | 177-187 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | 0.5% Max. |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160-168 |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | 82-90 |
| Peroxide Value | 4 Max |
| Optical Rotation | +3.0 – + 6.0 |
| Colour on lovibond in 5.25″ Cell | Y-20.0 Max. R-2 Max |
| Absorption (268-270mm) | Max 1.75 (1% Solution W/V in 96% ehanol) |