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Hydrogenated Castor Oil (H.C.O.)
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Hydrogenated Castor Oil (H.C.O.)

Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO), also known as castor wax is a hard, brittle wax that is insoluble. This oil is produced by adding hydrogen to the castor oil in the presence of a nickel catalyst. The obtained oil is a light yellow and slightly viscous liquid with a mild fatty odor. It is mostly used for coatings and greases where resistance to moisture, oils and other petrochemical products is required. Hydrogenated Castor Oil is chemically polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil that confirms to USP / NF / EP specifications.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (H.C.O.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance @ 25° C Off white in flakes or powder or granules form
Acid value 3.00 Max.
Saponification value 177 - 182
Iodine value (Wijs) 3.00 Max.
Hydroxyl value 155 Min.
Melting point 86° C Min.
Color on Lovibond in 5.25” cell 15.0 yellow 1.5 red
Nickel content 2.00 ppm max.
Specific Gravity @ 90°C 0.895 – 0.900
Titre 70°C
Colour, APHA 150 Max.
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