Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to 25 critical questions covering product specifications, analytical testing, export packaging, ocean shipping, and supply arrangements.
Products & Specifications
1. What commercial grades of castor oil and derivatives does Nagdev Products manufacture? +
Nagdev Products manufactures 7 regular supply grades at commercial volume: Commercial Castor Oil, First Special Grade (FSG) Castor Oil, First Pressed Degummed (FPD) Castor Oil, Castor Cake (Organic Manure), Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO / Castor Wax), Dehydrated Castor Oil (DCO), and DCO Fatty Acid. Additionally, 8 products are available on enquiry, and 17 products are currently under development.
2. What is the difference between First Special Grade (FSG) and Commercial Grade Castor Oil? +
Commercial Castor Oil is raw, unrefined oil from expeller pressing (FFA 1.0%–2.0%, darker color) suited for industrial greases, alkyds, and chemical intermediates. First Special Grade (FSG/BSS) is refined, clarified, and bleached (FFA <= 0.50%, Gardner color <= 3) for polyurethane bio-polyols, coatings, and pharmaceutical precursors.
3. What is the melting point and key specifications of Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Castor Wax)? +
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (NDEVWAX™ HCO, CAS 8001-78-3) has a sharp melting point of 85.0°C to 88.0°C, an acid value <= 3.0 mg KOH/g, an iodine value <= 4.0 g I2/100g, and a hydroxyl value of 155–165 mg KOH/g. It is supplied as hard off-white flakes or free-flowing powder.
4. How is 12-Hydroxystearic Acid (12-HSA, under development) produced and how does it function in lubricating greases? +
Under development at Nagdev Products, 12-HSA (NDEVACID™ 12-HSA, CAS 106-14-9) is produced by the hydrolysis and hydrolysis of fully hydrogenated castor oil, featuring a melting point of 75°C–78°C. In lubricating grease formulations, it reacts with lithium hydroxide to form lithium 12-hydroxystearate fibrous crystalline soap networks that yield dropping points exceeding 190°C with robust shear stability.
5. What is the composition and agronomic benefit of Castor Cake organic fertilizer? +
Castor Cake (NDEVAGRO™ CAKE) contains 4.5%–5.5% organic nitrogen (N), 1.0%–1.8% phosphorus (P2O5), 1.0%–1.5% potassium (K2O), and 80%–85% organic matter. In addition to delivering balanced slow-release nutrition, it provides organic matter to enrich soil vitality and improve water-holding capacity.
6. Is Nagdev Products' manufacturing facility operational and what is the processing capacity? +
Yes. Nagdev Products operates an operational castor processing facility equipped with 50 metric tonnes per day (TPD) mechanical expeller seed crushing, refining line, and downstream chemical synthesis with hydrogenation and dehydration.
7. Where is the manufacturing plant located and how does its location benefit buyers? +
The plant is located at Survey No. 301 P-2, Jada-Kotarwada Road, Village Sardarpura, Taluka Deodar, District Vav-Tharad, Gujarat 385330. Positioned in North Gujarat's castor belt, the plant sources fresh seeds directly from local farmers and regional APMC mandis, ensuring supply security and high batch-to-batch consistency.
8. What quality documentation accompanies each export shipment? +
Standard export shipments include a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) issued by our quality control laboratory, Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Non-GMO declaration, Chamber Certificate of Origin, Packing List, and Clean Ocean Bill of Lading.
9. Can international buyers arrange third-party pre-shipment inspections? +
Yes. International buyers may appoint independent inspection agencies—such as SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek—to perform pre-shipment lot sampling, chemical verification, and container stuffing supervision at the buyer's request and cost.
10. What packaging formats are available for bulk liquid castor oils? +
Liquid grades are supplied in 20–24 MT dedicated ISO tank containers, 21.5 MT multi-layer flexitanks (in 20ft FCLs), 1,000L composite IBC totes (950–1,000 kg), and 200 kg new tight-head steel drums (80 drums per 20ft FCL = 16 MT).
11. How are solid flake and powder derivatives (HCO and 12-HSA) packaged? +
Solid derivatives are packaged in 25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bags with an internal polyethylene moisture-barrier liner. Bags are stacked on heat-treated ISPM-15 wooden or plastic pallets, strapped, and stretch-wrapped (16 MT per 20ft FCL).
12. What are the standard packaging options for domestic and export orders? +
Export orders are packaged in 200 kg steel drums, 1,000L IBC totes, or bulk flexitanks (21.5 MT). Spot orders and term supply contracts are available on enquiry.
13. Which sea ports in India are used for maritime export loading? +
Consignments are exported through India's major maritime gateways on the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat: Mundra Port (INMUN) for automated container freight liner sailings and Deendayal Port (Kandla / INIXY) for dedicated liquid bulk tanker dispatches.
14. What are the standard Harmonized System (HS) tariff classification codes for your products? +
Standard WCO HS codes include: Castor Oils (Commercial, FSG, CP, PPG) HS 1515.30.90; Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) HS 1516.20.91; 12-HSA and Ricinoleic Acid HS 2918.19.90; Castor Cake (Organic Manure) HS 2306.90.17; Refined Glycerin HS 2905.45.00; and Sebacic Acid HS 2917.13.00 (under development).
15. What commercial payment and contracting terms does Nagdev Products accept? +
For international export contracts, we accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC) at sight or confirmed T/T bank wire transfer (advance deposit with balance against shipping documents). We offer both spot-market orders and term supply contracts.
16. How can buyers request product samples and technical data sheets? +
Industrial formulators and procurement managers can request technical qualification samples (100ml to 1kg) and lot-specific COA/TDS packages by contacting our sales desk via email at nagdevproducts@gmail.com, phone/WhatsApp at +91 63520 98306, or submitting a technical enquiry through our website contact form.
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