Hydrogenated Castor oil flakes is also called as Opal wax, is a hard, brittle, high melting solid, which is Tasteless and odor less. Chemically it is a triglyceride mainly of 12- Hydroxy Stearic acid. It is insoluble in water and solubility in many organic solvents is also very limited. It is non- toxic, Non-hazardous material
Rubber, Plastic, Polishes, Lubricants,Greases, Sealants, Coatings, Cosmetics, Adhesives
CHARACTERISTICS | RANGE | TEST METHOD |
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Appearance | Off White Colour Flakes | Visual |
Gardner color | 1+G Max | AOCS td1a-64 (97) |
Acid value | 3.0 max. | AOCS ca 5a-40(97) |
Melting point | 82 – 84 Deg C | AOCS cc 3b-92(93) |
Iodine value | 4 max | AOCS cd 1-25(97) |
Saponification value | 175-185 | AOCS cd 3-25(97) |
Hydroxyl value | 155min | AOCS cd 13-60(97) |
Moisture volatiles | 0.1% max | AOCSca 2c-25(97) |