Blown (Oxidized) Castor Oil

Grade Code: NDEVOX™ BLO · HS Code: 1518.00

Blown (Oxidized) Castor Oil (NDEVOX™ BLO) is an oxypolymerized high-viscosity bio-polymer under development. Produced by controlled aeration of refined castor oil, it provides pigment wetting, non-migrating plasticization, and tack control for printing inks, lacquers, and industrial lubricants from our Deodar plant, Gujarat.

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Commercial Status Under Development

Identification NDEVOX™ BLO · CAS 68187-84-8 · HS 1518.00

Documentation Provisional TDS on request

Target Packaging Target packaging (to be confirmed)

Key Technical Facts

Physical Form	Heavy Viscous Liquid
Key Specifications	Target values shared on request during development qualification.
Primary Applications	Lithographic Printing Inks · Hydraulic Fluid Formulations · Polymeric Plasticizers

Target specification

Target specification parameters; provisional values shared on request.

SR NO	TEST PARAMETER	TARGET VALUE
1	Appearance	Target value shared on request
2	Colour, Gardner	Target value shared on request
3	Acid Value, mg KOH/g	Target value shared on request
4	Iodine Value, g I₂/100g	Target value shared on request
5	Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g	Target value shared on request
6	Saponification Value, mg KOH/g	Target value shared on request
7	Moisture & Volatile Matter, %	Target value shared on request
8	Specific Gravity at 30°C	Target value shared on request
9	Refractive Index at 40°C	Target value shared on request
10	Viscosity at 25°C	Target value shared on request
11	Unsaponifiable Matter, %	Target value shared on request
12	Oxidation / Blowing Level	Target value shared on request

Target Applications

Planned industrial and synthesis uses for Blown (Oxidized) Castor Oil currently under commercial development.

Lithographic Printing Inks

Target viscous binder and wetting agent providing pigment dispersion and gloss in web offset and sheetfed printing inks (under development).

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Hydraulic Fluid Formulations

Target shear-stable bio-lubricant component delivering high film strength and seal compatibility in hydraulic systems (under development).

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Polymeric Plasticizers

Target non-volatile plasticizer for nitrocellulose lacquers, synthetic resins, and natural rubber formulations (under development).

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Target Packaging

Packaging will be confirmed when commercial supply starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does air blowing modify the molecular structure and viscosity of castor oil?

Controlled air sparging at elevated temperatures oxidizes and cross-links ricinoleic triglyceride chains via peroxide and ether linkages, multiplying viscosity from 1,000 up to 20,000 cP (10 to 200 Poise) and specific gravity to 0.965–0.995.

In which adhesive and lubricant sectors is oxidized castor oil utilized?

Used as a non-migrating polymeric plasticizer in nitrocellulose lacquers, an anti-sagging additive in paints, and a lubricity improver in heavy-duty hydraulic fluids.

Can viscosity grades be tailored for specialized coatings?

Yes, customized blowing cycles achieve precise viscosity ratings from light-bodied (1,000–3,000 cP) to heavy-bodied (up to 20,000 cP) matching formulator requirements.