castor oil

fixed oil obtained from the seeds of castor, ricinus communis, euphorbiaceae

CAS: 8001-79-4 unspecified

Identification

Namecastor oil
CAS Number8001-79-4
FDA UNIID5340Y2I9G
Molecular Formulaunspecified
MDL NumberMFCD00130746
CoE Number401

Regulatory

JECFA Food AdditiveCastor Oil
GSFA CodexCastor oil (1503)
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialscastor oil
FEMA Number2263
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8001-79-4 ; CASTOR OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS L.)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale brown clear oily liquid (est)
Iodine Value 83-88
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.95500 to 0.96100 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.947 to 7.996
Refractive Index 1.46200 to 1.47200 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 313.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 2.00 max. KOH/g
Saponification Value 176.00 to 185.00
Flash Point 235.00 °F. TCC ( 112.78 °C. )
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol, 95%

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfragrance

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength none
Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description bland taste

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorymultipurpose additives
Recommendation for castor oil usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)1.50000
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy3.00000
fruit ices3.00000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy3.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR apple FR cranberry emollients FL orange bitter orange FR strawberry

Natural Occurrence

ricinus communis

Synonyms

castor oil castor oil FCC castor oil organic castor oil USP cosmetol fixed oil obtained from the seeds of castor, ricinus communis, euphorbiaceae neoloid palma christi oil phorbyol ricinus communis seed oil ricinus oil (ricinus communis) ricirus oil tangan tangan oil tangan-tangan oil (ricinus communis) PubMed: Synthesis of Rotenone-O-monosaccharide Derivatives and Their Phloem Mobility. PubMed: Solvent-free enzymatic synthesis of feruloylated structured lipids by the transesterification of ethyl ferulate with castor oil. PubMed: Response of multiple generations of semilooper, Achaea janata feeding on castor to elevated CO2. PubMed: Fatty acid profile of cheese from dairy goats fed a diet enriched with castor, sesame and faveleira vegetable oils. PubMed: Effect of skin coatings on prolonging shelf life of kagzi lime fruits (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle). PubMed: Multiplex profiling of glycoproteins using a novel bead-based lectin array. 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