Proprietary Grade: NDEVEST™ MR
Used as a castor-oil-derived methyl ester in biodegradable lubricants, specialty solvents, plasticizers, coatings, personal-care formulations and as a chemical intermediate.
Tested and certified in our laboratory according to official AOCS, ISO, ASTM, BP, USP, and EP compendial methods.
| Sr. No. | Test Parameter | Guaranteed Specification Limit | Standard Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Clear to Slightly Hazy Liquid, free from suspended matter | Visual |
| 2 | Colour | Colourless to Pale Yellow | Visual |
| 3 | Methyl Ricinoleate Content, % | 95.0 Min | GC / GC-FID |
| 4 | Acid Value, mg KOH/g | 1.0 Max | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| 5 | Iodine Value, g I₂/100g | 80 – 90 | AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
| 6 | Saponification Value, mg KOH/g | 170 – 185 | AOCS Cd 3-25 |
| 7 | Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g | 145 – 160 | AOCS Cd 13-60 |
| 8 | Moisture, % | 0.20 Max | AOCS Ca 2c-25 |
| 9 | Unsaponifiable Matter, % | 1.0 Max | AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
| 10 | Specific Gravity at 25°C | 0.920 – 0.940 | ASTM D4052 |
| 11 | Refractive Index at 40°C | 1.460 – 1.470 | ASTM D1218 |
| 12 | Free Fatty Acids, % | 1.0 Max | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| 13 | Methanol, % | 0.10 Max | GC |
