Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Hydrogenated castor oil is a white to pale yellow waxy solid with formula C57H110O9 (approximate) and molecular weight around 932 g/mol. Density 0.98 g/cm³, melting point 85-88°C, insoluble in water, soluble in hot organics; hard butter-like, produced by hydrogenation of castor oil, used as lubricant and thickener.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Used as lubricant in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; thickener in ointments and creams; in plastics as release agent; in food as emulsifier; in paints and varnishes for viscosity; in rubber for processing aid.
Low toxicity, GRAS; may cause mild irritation to eyes and skin. Non-flammable; avoid strong oxidizers. Stable; use PPE; no major hazards but ventilate dusty areas.
Packaged in 25kg bags or flakes in supersacks; store in cool, dry places per Sigma-Aldrich catalog.
