Castor Oil Derivatives Manufacturer in India – HCO, 12-HSA & Ricinoleic Acid
Nagdev Products Private Limited manufactures, processes, and exports pure castor oil derivatives directly from North Gujarat’s primary seed-growing belt. Our facility produces regular commercial grades including Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO), Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO), and DCO Fatty Acid, while specialty derivatives including 12-Hydroxystearic Acid (12-HSA), Ricinoleic Acid, and Refined Glycerin remain under development for grease manufacturers, chemical formulators, coatings producers, and industrial oleochemical buyers.
The Unique Ricinoleic Chemistry Behind Castor Derivatives
Unlike conventional commodity seed oils (such as palm, soy, or sunflower) which consist primarily of saturated and unsubstituted unsaturated triglycerides, natural castor oil (CAS 8001-79-4) features an robust fatty acid distribution comprising 85% to 90% ricinoleic acid (cis-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, C18H34O3).
The presence of an active secondary hydroxyl group (-OH) at the 12th carbon, combined with a cis-double bond between carbons 9 and 10, grants castor oil natural hydroxyl functionality (hydroxyl value 160–168 mg KOH/g), high oxidative stability, and high kinematic viscosity. Through controlled chemical transformations—including catalytic hydrogenation, basic alkaline hydrolysis, dehydration, pyrolysis, and transesterification—Nagdev Products converts raw North Gujarat seed oil into refined industrial intermediates used across global manufacturing.
Hydroxyl Functionality
Enables direct reaction with diisocyanates to form non-petrochemical polyurethane polyols, polyols for coatings, and structural bio-resins without secondary chemical functionalization.
High Melting Wax Solids
Full catalytic saturation of the double bond yields Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO), a hard, brittle vegetable wax with a sharp melting point of 85°C to 88°C and complete water insolubility.
Grease Gelling Precursor
Under development, hydrolysis of HCO yields 12-Hydroxystearic Acid (12-HSA), the world standard thickener for lubricating greases, reacting with lithium hydroxide to produce high drop-point soap fibers.
Castor Derivatives Availability Tiers
To ensure commercial transparency and dependable supply chain integration for procurement teams, Nagdev Products classifies its 32-product portfolio into three operational availability tiers:
1. Regular Commercial Supply (7 Core Products)
In Active Production & StockedContinuously produced at our Sardarpura plant with lot COA verification per batch:
2. Available on Enquiry (8 Specialized Grades)
Produced to Order · Campaign BatchesRefined and compendial grades manufactured to specific buyer qualification criteria and monograph testing:
3. Under Development (17 Specialty Derivatives)
R&D Pipeline · Evaluation Samples AvailableAdvanced oleochemical derivatives and co-products in process optimization; joint development and sampling enquiries welcome:
Derivative to Industrial Application Matrix
The table below maps primary castor derivatives to their specific industrial functions, key performance specifications, and target commercial sectors:
| Derivative Name | Feedstock / Process | Primary Function | Target Industry | CAS / HS Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) | FSG Castor Oil · Catalytic Hydrogenation | Hard wax gelling agent, rheology modifier, moisture barrier | Greases, Powder Coatings, PVC, Cosmetics | 8001-78-3 1516.30.00 |
| 12-Hydroxystearic Acid (12-HSA) | HCO · Hydrolysis & Acidulation | Lithium grease thickener, synthetic ester precursor | Automotive & Industrial Lubricants | 106-14-9 2918.19.90 |
| Ricinoleic Acid (85%+) | Refined Castor Oil · Fat Splitting | Surface active agent, polymer crosslinker, cutting oil emulsifier | Surfactants, Coatings, Textile Chemicals | 141-22-0 2918.19.10 |
| Refined Glycerin (99.5%) | Splitting Sweetwater · Vacuum Distillation | Humectant, solvent, alkyd resin polyol component | Industrial Synthesis, Alkyd Resins | 56-81-5 2905.45.00 |
| Sebacic Acid | Ricinoleic Cleavage · Alkaline Pyrolysis | Dicarboxylic acid monomer for Nylon 610, bio-plasticizers | Engineering Polymers, Industrial Lubricants | 111-20-6 2917.13.00 |
| Bio-PU Polyols | Castor Oil Transesterification / Oligomerization | Bio-based reactive polyol for rigid & flexible urethanes | Polyurethane Foams, CASE, Adhesives | 68442-88-6 3907.29.00 |
| Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO) | Castor Oil · Thermal Catalytic Dehydration | Conjugated drying oil for clear-drying alkyds | Paints, Varnishes, Printing Inks | 64147-40-6 1518.00.40 |
Packaging, COA Quality Control & Export Logistics
Nagdev Products supplies industrial castor oil derivatives engineered to survive trans-continental maritime transport without product contamination, oxidation, or moisture uptake:
Export Packaging Configurations
- Flake / Powder Solids: 25 kg multi-wall paper bags with LDPE liner, 1,000 kg palletized and shrink-wrapped (20 MT per 20ft FCL).
- Liquid Drums: 200 kg net tight-head epoxy-coated new steel drums (80 drums / 16 MT per 20ft FCL).
- Intermediate Bulk (IBC): 1,000 L UN-certified composite IBC totes (18–20 MT per 20ft FCL).
- Bulk Tankers: 20–24 MT dedicated ISO tanks or multi-layer flexitanks.
Laboratory COA & Testing
Every production lot is tested in our in-house laboratory in accordance with ASTM and AOCS standards. We test and verify acid value, iodine value, hydroxyl value, melting point, Lovibond color, and moisture by Karl Fischer titration.
Independent pre-shipment inspection by international testing houses (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek) can be executed upon request at buyer's cost.
Gateway Ports & Incoterms
Situated in North Gujarat, our Sardarpura plant benefits from express highway corridors to India's major western seaports: Kandla Port (approx. 220 km) and Mundra Port (approx. 260 km).
We offer flexible Incoterms including FOB Kandla/Mundra, CFR destination port, and CIF destination ports with complete export documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions on Castor Oil Derivatives
What are castor oil derivatives?
Castor oil derivatives are bio-based oleochemicals manufactured by modifying the unique ricinoleic triglyceride molecule naturally found in castor seed. Because castor oil contains a natural secondary hydroxyl group at carbon-12 and a monounsaturated double bond, it can be industrially transformed through hydrogenation, fat splitting, dehydration, and pyrolysis into functional chemicals like HCO wax, 12-HSA, and ricinoleic acid, as well as downstream materials like sebacic acid and bio-polyols currently under development.
Which castor oil derivatives are currently in regular commercial supply from Nagdev Products?
Nagdev Products maintains steady, operational production and dispatch for 7 core grades: Commercial Castor Oil, First Special Grade (FSG) Castor Oil, First Pressed Degummed (FPD) Castor Oil, Expeller Castor Cake, Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO), Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO), and DCO Fatty Acid.
What is the primary industrial application of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid (12-HSA)?
Under development at Nagdev Products, 12-Hydroxystearic Acid is the primary gelling and thickening agent used across the lubricants industry to produce heavy-duty lithium-based and lithium-complex lubricating greases. It imparts enhanced drop points, mechanical stability, water resistance, and shear endurance under high automotive and industrial operating temperatures.
What packaging options are available for bulk castor oil derivatives?
Solid derivatives (such as regular HCO wax and 12-HSA under development) are supplied in 25 kg multi-wall craft paper bags with an inner polyethylene liner, palletized and stretch-wrapped. Liquid grades are packaged in 200 kg new steel drums, 1,000 L composite IBC containers, or 20–24 MT bulk ISO tanks and flexitanks.
Can international buyers request independent third-party quality inspection?
Yes. Every production batch is accompanied by our internal factory Certificate of Analysis (COA). For overseas export contracts, buyers may appoint recognized third-party surveyor agencies (such as SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek) to conduct independent sampling, testing, and container sealing at buyer's cost prior to port dispatch.
Where is Nagdev Products' chemical processing facility located?
Our plant is situated at Survey No. 301 P-2, Village Sardarpura, Taluka Deodar, District Vav-Tharad, Gujarat 385330, India. This location places our processing unit directly adjacent to India's most prolific castor-producing farms and within rapid logistical transit to Mundra and Kandla ports.
Source Pure Castor Oil Derivatives from North Gujarat
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