Monoglycerides of castor oil are used as emulsifiers and surfactants in a wide range of products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and beverages. Monoglycerides of castor oil are often used as emulsifiers to help keep ingredients from separating. They are also used as surfactants to help reduce surface tension and improve the spreadability of a product. Monoglycerides of castor oil are considered to be safe for human consumption and have been approved for use as an additive in food and beverages by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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
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Turkey Red Oil (TRO) is one of the derivatives of Castor Oil, also generally known as Sulfated Castor Oil. TRO easily disperses in water, has long shelf life and is known for purity. Owing to these qualities, it is highly used in the manufacturing of many industrial products and organic manures. TRO is also rich in ricinoleic acid. Turkey Red Oil (TRO) is an anionic surfactant; it is readily biodegradable and has excellent thickening, binding and surface properties. TRO is a viscous golden reddish liquid which is readily soluble in Water and Ethanol. TRO is compatible with a wide range of materials and is stable over a wide pH range. This water soluble oil retains the moisturising properties of castor oil. It is used in Adhesives, Paper, Printing, Leather tanning, Textile - surfactants and wetting agents, Levelling and dispersing agent for acid and dispersed dyestuffs , Metalworks and multiple other industries.
Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans The name probably comes from its use as a replacement for castoreum. Castor oil is a colourless to very pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Its boiling point is 313 °C (595 °F) and its density is 961 kg/m3. It is a triglyceride in which approximately 90 percent of fatty acid chains are ricinoleates. Oleate and linoleates are the other significant components. Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. Skin and hair care Castor oil has been used in cosmetic products included in creams and as a moisturizer. It also has been used to enhance hair conditioning in other products and for supposed anti-dandruff properties.