Castor Oil

Bio-based

100% vegetable origin castor oil

CAS:8001-79-4
Code:CASTOR
Formula:N/A (Polymer/Mixture)

Technical castor oil rich in ricinoleic acid for polyols, lubricants, and specialty chemicals. It delivers excellent hydroxyl functionality, lubricity, and film-forming properties in coatings and polyurethane systems. Note: This is a polymer/mixture product with variable molecular composition.

Available from Arpadis, a European chemical distributor supplying bio-based products to manufacturers across Europe since 1999.

CASTOR

Technical Specifications

AppearanceViscous pale yellow liquid
Acid Value≤2 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Number160–168 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value82–90 g I₂/100 g

Values shown are typical specification targets; request the latest Technical Data Sheet for certified ranges.

Availability & Supply

Arpadis distributes Castor Oil across Europe with supply chain coverage from our offices in Belgium, France, Italy, the UK, and Portugal. Request a quote for pricing and lead times, or contact us for technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS).

European distributionISO 9001:2015 certifiedResponsible Care

Applications

Polyurethane polyols
lubricants
coatings
plasticizers

Chemical Features

bio basedrenewablepolyol

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About Arpadis

Arpadis is a family-owned European chemical distribution company active since 1999. With ISO 9001:2015 certification and Responsible Care commitment, Arpadis supplies specialty chemicals — including bio-based products — to coatings, adhesives, plastics, and foam manufacturers across Europe.