Molekula
Castor oil liquid
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Castor oil liquid is a natural vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor plant (*Ricinus communis*), widely used in industrial lubricants, coatings, plastics, and pharmaceuticals for its viscosity, drying properties, and non-toxic profile. It also serves as a plasticizer, emulsifier, and solvent in cosmetics, inks, and biofuels. This product has a CAS number of 8001-79-4, requires no special storage beyond ambient conditions, and carries no hazard classification under standard safety regulations. Molekula supplies castor oil liquid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
Pricing on request — packs available from research to bulk quantities.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear liquid & free from suspended matter |
| Hydroxyl value | 160 – 168 |
| Iodine value (g I2/100g) | 82 – 90 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | ≤1.0% |
| Free fatty acid | ≤1.0% |
| Refractive Index (20ºC) | 1.477-1.481 |
| Saponification Value (mgKOH/g) | 177 - 185 |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | ≤2 |
| Insoluble Impurities | ≤0.02% |
| Ricinoleic Acid | ≥85.0% |
| Colour 5 ¼” Lovibond | ≤20.0Y; ≤2.0R |
| Moisture and Volatiles | ≤0.25% |
| Density at 15.5 deg C, g/cm3 | 0.958-0.969 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90036683 |
| CAS Number | 8001-79-4 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 15153090 |
| Tariff Code | 1515309000 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is castor oil liquid commonly used for?
Castor oil liquid is widely used in industrial lubricants, coatings, plastics, and as a raw material for biodiesel production, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Can Molekula supply castor oil liquid in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply castor oil liquid in bulk, with flexible packaging options including drums, IBCs, or tanker loads depending on your requirements.
What safety documentation comes with an order of castor oil liquid?
Each order includes a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) detailing purity and quality specifications.
How should castor oil liquid be stored?
Castor oil liquid should be stored at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and contaminants.
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