Castor Oil P&N

Specifications

Product                                     Castor Oil

Appearance                                Fluid liquid

Colour                                       Clear almost colourless                                      

Specific Gravity At 20°                0.952 to 0.965

Optical Rotation                         +3.5  - +6.0

Refractive Index At 20°               1.470 to 1.473

Acid Value                                 0.80 Max.

Sediment                                   Nil

Ash                                          Nil

Hydroxyl Value                           158 – 163

Iodine Value                               82  88

Sapinification Value                     177  186

Unsaponification Value                 0.50 Max.

Water Content                           0.25 Max.

Peroxide Value                           5.0 Max.

Colour Gardner                           1.0 Max.

Solubility                                  Soluble in Ether, slightly soluble in Light Petroleum                                                            Miscible with Alcohol.

Castor oil, extracted from castor beans, is widely used across the world. The castor plant, which initially originated in the warm regions of India, can be found in most of the Mediterranean and tropical zones. Though raw castor beans are not fit for human consumption, even causing illness at times, castor oil has been infused with a large number of  Health Benefits,  apart from uses as a Beauty Product  . For instance, it is full of antioxidant properties and can help the body fight harmful free radicals. Then, the oil can also be used for treating various skin ailments.

• The oil serves as a laxative and thus, is good for those who are suffering from the problem of constipation. At the same time, it also benefits people troubled by irritable bowel syndrome.
• In case you are suffering from any digestive problems caused by bacterial overgrowth, castor oil will prove to be the best remedy, owing to its antibacterial, antiviral and anti fungal properties.
• Castor oil contains, rather is the only known source of, the valuable unsaturated fatty acid ricinoleic acid. The fatty acid is known for its extraordinary healing abilities.
• Using hair care products that contain castor oil can help keep dandruff at bay. You can also massage the oil into the scalp, leave it overnight and wash hair the next morning, to get rid of dandruff.