Why 100% Pure Castor Oil
100% Pure Castor Oil, supplied as a technical grade viscous liquid, delivers targeted performance in industrial manufacturing requiring strict organic solvent solubility and complete water insolubility. With a high flash point of 246°C, this 100% concentration C18H34O2 formulation provides steady thermal stability for high-heat processing environments without the unnecessary overhead of tighter purification specifications. Technical buyers select this translucent, smooth pale yellow material when engineering heavy lubricants, urethane polymers, and non-aqueous industrial fluids that rely on a dense lipid profile for friction reduction and lasting chemical resistance.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in the production of heavy-duty industrial lubricants and penetrating greases, where its natural viscosity and 246°C flash point allow the fluid to withstand extreme mechanical friction and high-temperature operating environments without degrading prematurely.
- Commonly applied in the synthesis of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and protective surface coatings, acting as a reliable polyol network precursor; its consistent C18H34O2 structure and innate water insolubility impart crucial moisture resistance to the final cured polymer matrices.
- Commonly applied in non-aqueous metalworking fluids and specialized cutting oils, where the translucent, smooth liquid integrates cleanly into organic solvent-based machining formulas to provide a durable, heat-resistant protective film against metal-on-metal wear during heavy tooling.
- Commonly applied in the formulation of industrial printing inks, dyes, and structural wax blends that specifically demand a water-insoluble liquid lipid to alter fluid thickness and structural tackiness without introducing unwanted emulsion risks during the pigment dispersion process.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If your chemical process operates strictly within aqueous environments, this 100% pure castor oil is not suitable due to its complete water insolubility; formulators require a chemically modified, ethoxylated derivative to achieve proper dispersion in water-based media.
- If your final manufacturing specification demands a completely colorless, water-white fluid base, the natural pale yellow appearance of this technical grade liquid will interfere with your optical requirements, necessitating a bleached or heavily stripped alternative.
- If your fluid handling infrastructure is calibrated exclusively for thin, fast-flowing solvents, the inherently dense, viscous nature of this pure technical liquid may cause pumping bottlenecks, requiring a lower-viscosity synthetic ester or the implementation of heated mechanical transfer systems.
| Molecular Weight |
298.46 |
| Formula |
C18H34O2 |
| Assay |
99-100.5% |
| Grade |
Technical |
| Flash Point |
246°C (474.8°F) |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents |
| Appearance |
Clear to pale yellow liquid |
| Melting Point |
-18 |
| Boiling Point |
313 |
| Specific Gravity |
0.961 |
| Industry |
Cosmetics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy |