CASTOR OIL USP - UPI Chem

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid with a bland odor

Function

Used in vitamin and mineral tablets, and as a component of protective coatings. In the cosmetic industry, it is a highly emollient carrier oil that penetrates the skin easily, leaving it soft and supple. It also serves to bind the different ingredients of a cosmetic formulation together.

Synonyms

Castor Oil USP; Unicast CTO-U; Castor Oil BP; Optase; Trypsin complex; Venelex; Xenaderm; Ricinus oil

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Packages

100 ml. HDPE Bottle
250 ml. HDPE Bottle
40 lb. Pail
200 kg. Steel Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Cosmetics
pharmaceutical

Product Classes

Surfactants
emollient & esters
oils

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: >230 øF
Melting Point: -10 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: NO
Molecular Weight: 56.11 g/mol