CASTOR OIL, USP
CASTOR OIL, USP
| Article No | 564122 |
| Grade | USP grade |
| Purity | – |
| CAS No | 8001-79-4 |
| Molecular Formula | – |
| Molecular Weight | – |
| H.S. Code | 15153090 |
| Shelf Life | 60 months |
Physical properties
| Physical State at 20 ºC | Liquid |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Odour | Slight characteristic odor |
| Melting/Freezing Point (ºC) | -10 ºC |
| Boiling Point (ºC) | 113 ºC |
| Flash Point (ºC) | >113 ºC |
| Density (g/cm³) | 0.961-0.963 |
| Autoignition Temperature (ºC) | 449 ºC |
Specifications
| Appearance | Clear at 40 °C, slightly yellow, viscous, hygroscopic liquid |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in light petroleum, miscible with ethanol |
| Density (g/cm³) | About 0.958 |
| Refractive Index | About 1.479 |
| Specific Absorbance | Maximum 0.7, determined at the absorption maximum at 270 nm |
| Acid Value | Max 1.5 |
| Water Content | Max 0.3 |
| Identification | Passes test |
| Packings | 500ml-liter |
