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Applications:-
2. As a transducer fluid in sonar
3. As a dielectric material in electrical condensers
4. An integral component in coatings of vitamin and mineral tablets to serve as a lubricant
5. As a raw material for the production of value added derivatives from castor oil
6. Used in the manufacture of polyurethane casting resins
Physical, Chemical Properties and Specifications:
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Properties |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Pale Yellow, Viscous, Clear Liquid |
|
F.F.A (as oleic) |
1.0% Max. |
|
Acid Value |
2.0% Max. |
|
Moisture, Impurities & Volatile Matter |
0.25% Max. |
|
Hydroxyl Value(mg KOH/gm) |
160-163 |
|
Color on lovibond in 1” cell ( Y + 5R) |
Y- 20.0 Max. R - 2.0 Max |
|
Iodine Value (By Wiss, gI 2 / 100g ) |
82-90 |
|
Saponification Value (mgKoH / gm) |
177-185 |
|
Unsaponifiable matter |
1.0 Max. |
|
Specific Gravity @30° C / Relative Density 15 / 15.5 DC |
0.954-0.960 |
|
Optical rotation |
+3.5 to +6.0 deg |
|
Viscosity at 25 deg C |
710 to 950 cst (680-920 cps) |
|
Ricinoleic Acid content |
85 percent Min |
|
Edible or Non Edible |
Non Edible |
|
Refractive Index @ 40° C |
1.4700-1.4810 |