• Castor Oil




    Castor Oil

    India is the predominant producer of the castor crop, with over 80% of the crop grown in India alone. India holds an almost monopoly position in the export of castor oil, accounting for almost 90% of all castor oil exports. Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans.The name probably comes from its use as a replacement for castoreum . Castor oil is a colourless to very pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Castor oil, produced from castor beans, has long been considered to be of important commercial value primarily for the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, and coatings, among others. The steps that are involved in the manufacturing of castor oil include: Sowing; Cultivation; Harvesting; Seed dehulling; Oil extraction; Filtration; Oil Refining; Production of castor oil and derivatives.

    APPLICATIONS OF CASTOR OIL IN VARIOUS SECTOR:

    Agriculture Food Textile Chemicals Paper
    Organic Fertilisers Surfactants Textile Finishing Materials Flypapers
    Viscocity Reducing Additives Dyeing Aids Defoamer
    Flavourings Nylon, Synthetic Fibers & Resins Water Proofing Additive
    Food Packaging Synthetic Detergents
    Surfactants, Pigment Wetting Agents


    Plastic & Rubber Cosmetics & Perfumeries Electronics & Telecommnications Pharmaceuticals
    Polyamide 11 (Nylon 11) Plastic Films Perfumery Products Polymers for Electronics & Telecommunications Antihelmintic
    Adhesives Lipsticks Polyurethanes Antidandruff
    Synthetic Resins Plasticizers Hair Tonics Insulation Materials Cathartic
    Coupling Agents Polyols Shampoos Emollient
    Polishes Emulsifiers
    Emulsifiers Encapsulants
    Deodorants Textile Finishing Materials Expectorant Laxatives & Purgative Surfactants


    Paints, Inks & Additives Lubricants
    Inks Lubricating Grease
    Plasticizer for Coatings Aircraft Lubricants
    Varnishes Jet Engine Lubricants
    Lacquers Racing Car Lubricants
    Paint Strippers Hydraulic Fluids
    Adhesive Removers Heavy Duty Automotive Greases
    Wetting & Dispersing Additives Fuel Additives
    Finishing Materials Corrosion Inhibitors