CASTOR OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Ricinus Communis
	Common Name	:	Arandi Oil, Castor Bean Oil, Castor Seed Oil
	CAS #	:	8001 – 79 – 4, F.E.M.A. : 2263
	Plant Parts Used	:	Seeds
	Extraction Method	:	Cold pressed
	Color & Odor	:	Clear almost colourless with typical vegetable oil odour

Description :
Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean. Castor oil is a colorless to very pale yellow liquid with mild or no odor or taste.

Constituents & Specifications :
Ricinoleic acid, Oleic and linoleic acids
Specific Gravity : 0.95500 - 0.96100 @ 25 °C
Refractive Index : 1.46200 - 1.47200 @ 20 °C

Properties :
It is antifungal, anti-inflammatory, Immune enhancer, laxative, stometic, tonic, skin tonic as well.

Benefits & Uses :

• It is widely used as carrier oil and best for hairs, massage scalp, also use on skin disorders or skin problems.
• Castor oil penetrates deep into the skin due to its molecular mass. It can be use in shampoo, lipstick and lip balm.
• In the food industry, castor oil (food grade) is used in food additives, flavorings, candy as a mold inhibitor, and in packaging. Polyoxyethylated castor oil is also used in the food industries.
• In India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, food grains are preserved by applying castor oil. It stops rice, wheat, and pulses from rotting.
• It may be used for constipation, as a laxative.
• It is believed that the antibacterial properties of the castor oil are mainly due to its high ricinoleic acid content.