Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) has a very wide use in the industries like: Lubricants, Paper Coatings, Processing Aids, Polishes, Investment Castings, Inks, Pencil & Crayons, Cosmetics, Electrical Applications, Hot Melt Adhesives.
1) hco (grade 1)ppg
Melting point Min 85 c
Acid value Max 3
Iodine value Max 3
Hydroxyl value Min 155
Saponification value 177-185
Colour Max 2 (gardner)
2) hco (grade 2)fsg
Melting point Min 85 c
Acid value Max 3
Iodine value Max 3
Hydroxyl value Min 155
Saponification value 177-185
Colour Max 3 (gardner)
Physical appearence : free flow white flakes.
Acid value : 3 max
Iodine value : 3 max
Saponification value : 177 min
Hydroxyl value : 156 min
Colour : 2 gardener max
Melting point : 85-88 deg c.
25 kg net hdpe reign forced kraft paper bags (sea worthy).
DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC RANGE
Appearance White Flake
Colour Gardner Max 3 (Gardner)
Colour Apha 750 Max
Colour Lovibond 5 ¼ â?? Cell 20 Yellow Max, 2 Red Max
Acid Value % (mgKoH/gm) Max 3
Iodine Value gI2 /100g Max 3
Hydroxyl Value (mgKoH/gm) 155 Min
Saponification Value 174 -186
Melting Point º C 84º C
Unsaponifiable Matter 1.0 Max
Nickel PPM 3 - 5 PPM
12 Keto Stearic Acid 4 Max
12 HSA % 83 â?? 87
Particle Size 98% Passing through 16 Mesh
Flash Point ºF 585º F Min (Cleveland Open Cup)
Metal Catalyst 20 PPM Max
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is available in Flakes and Powder form often used in various industries like Pharmaceuticals , Lubricants - Grease, Cosmetics, Paints, Food Products.
High viscosity
Good lubricity
Low volatility
Low pour point
Low surface tension
High flash point
Resistance to oxidation
Low toxicity
Non-flammability
Good emulsifying properties
Hydrogen gas is passed through Refined castor oil with Nickel as to get Hydrogenated Castor Oil. After filtration, the liquid HCO goes either to Flaking machine to get HCO Flakes or to Spray Drying Tower to get HCO Powder.
