Product Overview

Our 100% USP Grade Pure Castor Oil is a highly refined, pharmaceutical-grade vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. Produced through advanced cold-pressing and purification techniques, this premium-quality oil meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, ensuring exceptional purity, safety, and consistency. Its unique triglyceride composition, dominated by ricinoleic acid, provides outstanding chemical stability, making it a critical ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations, industrial applications, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Designed for precision performance, this USP-grade castor oil offers tightly controlled viscosity, oxidative stability, and thermal resistance, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial uses that require stringent quality control. Whether used as a base for medical-grade excipients, lubricants, coatings, or chemical intermediates, this ultra-pure castor oil delivers unparalleled reliability across a wide range of applications.

Key Properties

• Chemical Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 282.47 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 313°C
• Melting Point: -18°C
• Specific Gravity: 0.961 at 20°C
• Flash Point: 246°C
• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
• Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents, insoluble in water
• Purity Standard: Meets USP (United States Pharmacopeia) specifications
• Chemical Stability: Superior thermal and oxidative resistance

Common Applications

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Formulations

• Used as a USP-grade excipient in ointments, creams, and drug formulations for its emollient and binding properties.
• Serves as a natural carrier oil in pharmaceutical compounds and topical medical treatments.
• Utilized in cosmetic and personal care products such as moisturizers, hair treatments, and skin-conditioning formulations.

High-Performance Lubricants & Industrial Fluids

• Functions as a biodegradable base oil in specialized industrial lubricants, providing high viscosity and oxidative stability for mechanical and aerospace applications.
• Used in high-performance hydraulic fluids and gear oils requiring superior thermal resistance.

Polymer & Specialty Chemical Synthesis

• Serves as a reactive intermediate in polyurethane, polyamide, and biopolymer production, enabling controlled molecular transformations.
• Utilized in the synthesis of bio-based resins, coatings, and adhesives for eco-friendly manufacturing.

Medical-Grade Coatings & Surface Treatments

• Used in pharmaceutical coatings and tablet encapsulation for controlled-release drug delivery.
• Provides natural film-forming properties in industrial and medical surface treatments, improving adhesion and barrier protection.

Safety & Handling

• USP-compliant and non-toxic when used as directed.
• Store in a cool, dry place (10-30°C) away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling in an industrial setting.
• Follow FDA, USP, and local regulatory guidelines for safe usage and disposal.

Benefits

✔ 100% Pure & USP Certified – Meets the highest pharmaceutical and cosmetic-grade standards.
✔ Superior Chemical Stability – Provides thermal and oxidative resistance for demanding applications.
✔ Versatile Performance – Functions as a lubricant, excipient, emollient, and reactive chemical intermediate.
✔ Batch-to-Batch Consistency – Stringently tested to ensure minimal variability and high reliability.
✔ Sustainably Sourced & Processed – Extracted via cold-pressing and refined for maximum purity.