Cold Pressed Castor Oil
Cold Pressed Castor Oil (NDEVOLEO CP) is mechanically pressed, unrefined golden liquid castor oil available on enquiry. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, topical skin-care vehicle bases, and specialty preparations, supplied from our plant at Deodar, Gujarat, with a COA per lot.
Key Technical Facts
| Physical Form | Viscous Virgin Liquid |
|---|---|
| Key Specifications | Colour on 5¼" Lovibond Cell: 1.0 Red + 10.0 Yellow Max · Free Fatty Acid (FFA): 0.35% Max · Acid Value: 0.70 mg KOH/g Max · Iodine Value: 82 – 90 g I₂/100g |
| Primary Applications | Cosmetic & Personal-Care Formulations · Skin-Care Formulation Bases · Specialized Formulations |
Typical specification (indicative)
Specification limits; results reported on the COA for each lot.
| SR NO | TEST PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colour on 5¼" Lovibond Cell | 1.0 Red + 10.0 Yellow Max |
| 2 | Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | 0.35% Max |
| 3 | Acid Value | 0.70 mg KOH/g Max |
| 4 | Iodine Value | 82 – 90 g I₂/100g |
| 5 | Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.477 – 1.481 |
| 6 | Unsaponifiable Matter | 0.8% Max |
| 7 | Relative Density @ 20°C | 0.952 – 0.965 |
| 8 | Moisture & Impurities | 0.35% Max |
| 9 | Peroxide Value | Max 5.0 meq O₂/kg |
| 10 | Hydroxyl Number | 160 mg KOH/g Min |
| 11 | Ricinoleic Acid Content | 85% Min |
Values are typical for this grade. Results for each lot are reported on its COA; specifications can be agreed per contract.
Applications
Commercial and industrial applications for Cold Pressed Castor Oil supplied from our Deodar plant.
Cosmetic & Personal-Care Formulations
Mechanically pressed without chemical solvents, preserving native fatty acid profile for cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Learn more →Skin-Care Formulation Bases
Expeller quality provides an emollient vehicle for skin-care creams, balms, and topical formulations.
Learn more →Specialized Formulations
Applied in technical and personal care formulations requiring solvent-free castor oil.
Learn more →Packaging & Quality Documentation
Packaging Formats & Dispatch
Packaging options:
Quality Assurance & Lot Documentation
Each lot is tested and supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).
- Batch Certificate of Analysis (COA): Issued per lot verifying specific batch parameters.
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS): Technical parameter guidance and standard limits.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): handling and safety information.
- Operational Dispatch: Dispatched directly from our manufacturing plant in Deodar, Gujarat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes cold mechanical pressing from standard expeller processing?
Cold pressing is performed by mechanical expelling, maintaining fatty acid parameters through mechanical pressing without solvents.
What fatty acid characteristics define cold pressed oil?
Natural golden straw color, free fatty acid under 1.0%, moisture below 0.25%, and absence of solvent or chemical bleaching residues.
What specialty sectors enquire about cold pressed castor oil?
Personal care formulators, cosmetic brands, and specialty maintenance blenders.
Related Castor Products & Derivatives
Other castor oil grades and derivatives from the Nagdev range.
Order commercial volumes or request samples
Connect directly with our commercial desk in Gandhinagar or technical plant team in Deodar, Gujarat.