Castor oil , USP level , 8001-79-4

Synonym(s):
Ricini oleum virginale

CAS NO.：8001-79-4

Empirical Formula: C57H104O9

Molecular Weight: 933.43

MDL number: MFCD00130746

EINECS: 232-293-8

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: -10 °C
• Boiling point: 313 °C(lit.)
• Density: 0.955 g/mL at 25 °C
• FEMA: 2263 | CASTOR OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS L.)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.478(lit.)
• Flash point: >230 °F
• storage temp.: Room Temperature, under inert atmosphere
• solubility: Miscible with chloroform, diethyl ether, ethanol, glacial acetic acid, and methanol; freely soluble in ethanol (95%) and petroleum ether; practically insoluble in water; practically insoluble in mineral oil unless mixed with another vegetable oil.
• form: Viscous Hygroscopic Liquid
• color: Clear almost colorless or slightly yellow
• Specific Gravity: 0.961
• Odor: Slight characteristic odor
• optical activity: [α]20/D +5°, c = 5 in ethanol
• Water Solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
• FreezingPoint: -10℃
• Merck: 14,1898
• Dielectric constant: 4.8（14℃）
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be light sensitive.

Description and Uses

PEG-30 castor oil, -30 castor oil (hydrogenated), -40 castor oil, -40 castor oil (hydrogenated) are emollients, detergents, emulsifiers, and oil-in-water solubilizers recommended for fragrance oils, and for other oils that may be difficult to solubilize. The -40 castor oil version is a powerful solubilizer for solubilizing essential oils and perfumes in oil-in-water creams and lotions. It is similar to Peg-30 castor oil but denser, being a soft paste rather than a liquid. The hydrogenated version is particularly used as a nonionic emulsifier for essential oils and perfumes.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H319
• Precautionary statements: P305+P351+P338
• Safety Statements: 24/25
• WGK Germany: -
• RTECS: FI4100000
• F: 10
• Autoignition Temperature: 449°C
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 15153090