Virgin Castor Oil EP Grade

Virgin Castor Oil EP grade is a pharma grade triglyceride fixed oil obtained by cold expression from the castor seeds. It is a clear, almost colourless or slightly yellow, viscid liquid; odour very slightly and characteristic, taste at bland at first, but afterwards turns slightly acrid. Castor oil EP grade complies to the European Pharmacopeia standards.

Product Description

Meets European Pharmacopeia Standards

Camron Solvent Industries is a leading manufacturer & exporter of different grades of castor oil used in pharmaceutical, lubrication and textile industries. This virgin castor oil EP grade is mostly used in pharmaceutical industry as an emollient for creams and lotions to protect the skin against environmental conditions.

More Useful Applications

  • As a stiffening agent
  • As laxatives
  • For capsule-coating
  • Products used to heal skin eruptions
  • In aromatherapy products & massage oil
  • As a conditioning agent in hair care products

Physical, Chemical Properties

and Specifications

Physical Description Clear, almost colourless or slightly yellow viscous liquid
Solubility Slightly soluble in light petroleum, miscible with ethanol (96 per cent) and with acetic acid
Identification A, B, C, D
Specific Optical Rotation +3.5 – +6.0 °
Acid Value ≤ 2.0
Hydroxyl Value ≥ 150mgKOH/g
Peroxide Value ≤ 10.0meqO2/kg
Unsaponifiable Matter ≤ 0.8%
Specific Absorbance ≤ 1.0
Composition of fatty acids To conform to test
Water ≤ 0.3%
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s) EP (Castor Oil, Virgin)
Specification Version 1.0

Packing Details

Symbol In Flexi Tank : 21-22 MT (1*20 Ft Container)
Symbol In Drums : 16 MT (1*20 Ft Container)

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