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Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

100% USP Grade Pure Castor Oil

USP Grade · 100%

Alliance Code
100-usp-pure-castor-oil
確認日
2026-06-17
Revision
1.4
CAS番号
8001-79-4
構造
2D chemical structure of 100% USP Grade Pure Castor Oil
構造・PubChem
グレード
USP Grade · 100%
Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer.

Identity & Composition

製品名
100% USP Grade Pure Castor Oil
Alliance Code
100-usp-pure-castor-oil
グレード
USP Grade
濃度
100%
CAS番号
8001-79-4Adjudicated
化学式
—Adjudicated
分子量
—Adjudicated
製品種別
Solution

Specifications

TestSpecificationTypicalMethodSource
Assay (triglyceride of ricinoleic acid)NLT 90.0%99.6 %USP <401> / GC of fatty acid methyl estersInterpreted
Acid ValueNMT 2.00.31USP <401> Fats and Fixed Oils, Procedures, Acid ValueInterpreted
Composition of fatty acids — Ricinoleic acid85.0–92.087.9GC, USP Fats and Fixed Oils <401>Interpreted
Distinction from most other fixed oilsIt is only partly soluble in solvent hexane (distinction from most other fixed oils), but it yields a clear liquid with an equal volume of alcohol (foreign fixed oils).Passes testSolubility in solvent hexane / alcoholInterpreted
Heavy Metals, Method II0.001% max0.00008 %Heavy metals (as Pb), sulfide colour comparison against lead standardInterpreted
Hydroxyl Value160–168164USP <401> Fats and Fixed Oils, Procedures, Hydroxyl ValueInterpreted
LeadNot more than 0.1 mg/kg0.009 mg/kgFCC lead limit test / ICP-MSInterpreted
Peroxide ValueNMT 10.01.8USP <401> Fats and Fixed Oils, Procedures, Peroxide ValueInterpreted
Unsaponifiable MatterNMT 0.8%0.34 %USP <401> Fats and Fixed Oils, Procedures, Unsaponifiable MatterInterpreted
WaterNMT 0.3%0.059 %USP <921>Interpreted
Free Fatty AcidsNMT 3.5 mL of 0.10 N sodium hydroxide per 10 g (≈1.0% max as oleic)Passes testUSPInterpreted
Iodine Value83 – 8886.0USPInterpreted
Saponification Value176 – 182179USPInterpreted
arsenic as as1.5 ppm max0.054 ppm—Interpreted
cadmium as cd0.5 ppm max0.0038 ppm—Interpreted
cis-11-eicosenoic acid1 % max0.35 %—Interpreted
identification of castor oil by ultraviolet absorption0.7 - 1.5 Abs1.1—Interpreted
linoleic acid2.5 - 7 %4.76 %—Interpreted
linolenic acid1 % max0.46 %—Interpreted
mercury as hg3 ppm max0.0016 ppm—Interpreted
n-hexane290 ppm max1.0 ppm—Interpreted
oleic acid2.5 - 6 %4.26 %—Interpreted
other unidentified fatty acid1 % max0.17 %—Interpreted
palmitic acid2 % max1.0 %—Interpreted
stearic acid2.5 % max1.3 %—Interpreted

Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.

Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations

グレード濃度Typical AssaySKUTDS
This grade USP Grade100%—currentcurrent
ACS Grade100%—100-pure-castor-oil-acs-gradeView TDS →
Technical100%—100-pure-castor-oilView TDS →

Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.

物理的及び化学的性質

Property値Source
外観Pale yellow viscous liquid, translucent smoothAdjudicated
形状LiquidPublished reference
色NMT 2Interpreted
臭いFaint, characteristic vegetable-oil odorAdjudicated
比重0.958–0.969 at 15–25 °C (water = 1)Adjudicated
沸点About 313 °C (595 °F), with decompositionAdjudicated
融点About -10 °C (14 °F); thickens and begins to solidify below thisAdjudicated
引火点229 °C (444 °F), closed cupAdjudicated
蒸気圧Negligible at 20 °CAdjudicated
Solubility (water)Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanolAdjudicated
Refractive Index (nD 20)1.477 - 1.481Interpreted
粘度600–800 cSt at 25 °CAdjudicated

Materials of Construction

MaterialRatingConditionsSource
HDPECompatible—novaind.in
SteelCompatible—novaind.in
Mild steel (MS drums)Compatible—biapur.ru

Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.

Regulatory & Transport

DOT / 49 CFR

国連番号
非該当Adjudicated
危険有害性クラス
非該当Adjudicated
容器等級
非該当Adjudicated
正式輸送品名
非該当Adjudicated

GHS / OSHA HCS 2024

注意喚起語
非該当Adjudicated
H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
該当しないAdjudicated
P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
該当しないAdjudicated

許容濃度

OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
—no canonical
ACGIH TLV
—no canonical
NIOSH REL
—no canonical
NIOSH IDLH
—no canonical

輸送情報は発行時点の49 CFR 172.101の照会結果を反映しています。データ出典:REL/IDLHはNIOSH Pocket Guide、PELはOSHA Zテーブル。出荷に関わる重要な判断の前に、必ず最新の規制本文で確認してください。

Health & Fire Hazard

Acute Toxicology

LD₅₀ Oral (rat)
> 5,000 mg/kg (rat, read-across)Adjudicated

急性毒性値はSDS第11項またはNIOSH RTECSによる。

Supplier Qualification Packet

One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for 100% USP Grade Pure Castor Oil. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.

Download audit packet

Applications

  • Pharmacopoeial castor oil is used as a stimulant laxative and emollientmubychem.com
  • USP Castor Oil may be used in the manufacture of injectable dosage forms when so labeledtrungtamthuoc.com
  • Industrial raw material for manufacture of castor oil derivatives (HCO, 12-HSA, ricinoleic acid) and for leather, textile, resin, paint and cosmetic manufacturebiapur.ru
  • Chemical precursor for derivatives such as sebacic acid and 12-hydroxystearic acidnovaind.in

Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.

Storage & Handling

Recommended Storage
酸敗を遅らせるため、直射日光を避け、涼しく乾燥した場所に密閉して保管すること。酸化剤から離して保管すること。Adjudicated
Handling Precautions
Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
Incompatibilities
強酸化剤、強酸および強塩基Adjudicated
Shelf Life
12 monthsacme-hardesty.comFrom date of manufacture, kept at ambient temperatures, unopened

For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.

Packaging & Logistics

Shipping Description (US DOT)

Not regulated for transport.

Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.

NMFC Class
55

Revision History

Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).

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1.42026-10-07Canonical data updated: 21 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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1.32026-10-02Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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1.22026-09-30Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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1.12026-06-17Canonical data re-verified: 4 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
  • casNumber· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance)
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1.02026-05-20Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry.initial

This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.