castor oil
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      • Organoleptic Properties
      • Odor Strength :none
        Odor Description:
        at 100.00 %.         		faint odor
        Taste Description:
        		bland taste
  • Properties
      • Physical Properties
      • Appearance :colorless to pale brown clear oily liquid (est)
        Iodine Value :83-88
        Food Chemicals Codex Listed :Yes
        Specific Gravity :0.95500 to 0.96100 @ 25.00 °C.
        Pounds per Gallon - (est). : 7.947 to 7.996
        Refractive Index :1.46200 to 1.47200 @ 20.00 °C.
        Boiling Point : 313.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
        Acid Value : 2.00 max. KOH/g
        Saponification Value :176.00 to 185.00
        Flash Point : 235.00 °F. TCC ( 112.78 °C. )
        Shelf Life : 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
        Storage :store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
  • Safety
      • Safety Information
      • Most important hazard(s) :Xi - Irritant
          R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
        S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
        S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
        S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
        Oral Toxicity(LD50) : 
          Not determined
        Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : 
          Not determined
        Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) : 
          Not determined
  • Safety in Use
      • Safety in Use Information
      • Category :multipurpose additives
        Recommendation for castor oil fragrance usage levels up to :
         not for fragrance use.
        Recommendation for castor oil flavor usage levels up to :
         not for flavor use.
  • Safety References
Name :ricinus communis l. seed oil
CAS Number : 8001-79-4
ESIS EC# (EINECS) :232-293-8
CoE Number :401
Formula :unspecified
Category :multipurpose additives
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JECFA Food Additive : Castor Oil
GSFA Codex : Castor oil (1503).
FEMA Number :2263  castor oil
FDA Mainterm : CASTOR OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS L.)
FDA Regulation. :FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.510 Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors.


FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart I--Multipurpose Additives
Sec. 172.876 Castor oil.


FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS
Subpart B--Substances for Use Only as Components of Adhesives
Sec. 175.105 Adhesives.


FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS
Subpart C--Substances for Use as Components of Coatings
Sec. 175.300 Resinous and polymeric coatings.


FDA PART 176 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: PAPER AND PAPERBOARD COMPONENTS
Subpart B--Substances for Use Only as Components of Paper and Paperboard
Sec. 176.210 Defoaming agents used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard.


FDA PART 177 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS
Subpart C--Substances for Use Only as Components of Articles Intended for Repeated Use
Sec. 177.2600 Rubber articles intended for repeated use.


FDA PART 177 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS
Subpart C--Substances for Use Only as Components of Articles Intended for Repeated Use
Sec. 177.2800 Textiles and textile fibers.


FDA PART 178 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADJUVANTS, PRODUCTION AIDS, AND SANITIZERS
Subpart D--Certain Adjuvants and Production Aids
Sec. 178.3520 Industrial starch-modified.


FDA PART 178 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADJUVANTS, PRODUCTION AIDS, AND SANITIZERS
Subpart D--Certain Adjuvants and Production Aids
Sec. 178.3910 Surface lubricants used in the manufacture of metallic articles.


FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
Subpart A--Foods
Sec. 73.1 Diluents in color additive mixtures for food use exempt from certification.
Synonyms :
 castor oil
 cosmetol
 neoloid
 palma christi oil
 phorbyol
 ricinus communis l. seed oil
 ricinus oil (ricinus communis)
 ricirus oil
 tangan tangan oil
 tangan-tangan oil (ricinus communis)
Soluble in :
 alcohol, 95%
 water, 5.058e-016 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
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