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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |