Commercial Castor Oil
Commercial Castor Oil (NDEVOLEO COMM) is unrefined industrial-grade pale yellow viscous castor oil in regular commercial supply. It serves as a base oil in industrial lubricants, a plasticizing component in alkyd resins, and a feedstock for Turkey Red Oil, supplied from our plant at Deodar, Gujarat, with a COA per lot.
Key Technical Facts
| Physical Form | Viscous Liquid |
|---|---|
| Key Specifications | Moisture and Volatile Matter: 0.50% Max · Free Fatty Acid (FFA): 2.0% Max · Unsaponifiable Matter: 1.0% Max · Iodine Value: 82 – 90 g I₂/100g |
| Primary Applications | Industrial Lubricants & Greases · Alkyd Resins & Protective Paints · Turkey Red Oil (Sulfonated Oil) · Urethane Prepolymers & Polyols |
Typical specification (indicative)
Specification limits; results reported on the COA for each lot.
| SR NO | TEST PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moisture and Volatile Matter | 0.50% Max |
| 2 | Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | 2.0% Max |
| 3 | Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.0% Max |
| 4 | Iodine Value | 82 – 90 g I₂/100g |
| 5 | Acid Value | 4.00 mg KOH/g Max |
| 6 | Hydroxyl Value | 160 – 168 mg KOH/g |
| 7 | Saponification Value | 177 – 187 mg KOH/g |
| 8 | Acetyl Value | 140 Min |
| 9 | Ricinoleic Acid Content | 85% Min |
| 10 | Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.477 – 1.481 |
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 Commercial Castor Oil supplied from our Deodar plant.
Industrial Lubricants & Greases
Used as a lubricity component and base oil in industrial lubricant and grease formulations
Learn more →Alkyd Resins & Protective Paints
Used as a plasticizing, non-drying oil in alkyd resin manufacture (non-drying and semi-drying alkyds)
Learn more →Turkey Red Oil (Sulfonated Oil)
Readily sulfonated to yield water-soluble Turkey Red Oil, a foundational wetting and dispersing agent in textile dyeing and leather finishing.
Learn more →Urethane Prepolymers & Polyols
Reacts with diisocyanates to produce tough, chemically resistant bio-polyurethane coatings, potting compounds, and industrial sealants.
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
How does mechanical screw expelling yield raw commercial castor oil?
Commercial grade oil is pressed directly from cleaned Gujarat castor seeds via continuous mechanical screw expellers without solvent washing, retaining raw amber coloration and ricinoleic triglycerides.
Which raw FFA and Lovibond colour standards verify crude expeller castor oil?
Meets industrial standards: free fatty acids below 2.0%, moisture under 0.50%, Lovibond colour as per contract, and minimum hydroxyl value of 160 mg KOH/g.
Why is unrefined castor oil selected for alkyd paints and industrial lubricants?
Its high hydroxyl content and natural lubricity provide non-drying film flexibility in alkyd enamel formulations and boundary anti-wear protection in heavy-duty industrial lubricants.
What bulk liquid transport configurations are dispatched from Deodar?
Supplied in 200 kg tight-head steel drums, 1,000L composite IBC totes, dedicated road tankers, and 21.5 MT flexitanks dispatched to Mundra or Kandla seaport terminals.
Can buyers book term supply contracts for commercial castor oil?
Yes. We support annual term contracts with scheduled monthly dispatches, formula pricing, and lot-specific Certificate of Analysis documentation.
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.