Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) is a hydrogenated castor-oil derivative. It may be evaluated for rheology modification, wax additive, grease, coating, and personal-care raw-material evaluation. For an RFQ, state the intended use, required specification, quantity, packaging, destination, and document needs.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) CAS 8001-78-3
- CAS: 8001-78-3
- Synonyms: Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Castor Wax; HCO; Castor Oil Hydrogenated
- Einecs: 232-292-2
- Molecular Formula: Not specified for this natural-oil derivative
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- Package: Confirm packaging requirements for the proposed material and destination.
Product Description
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) is a hydrogenated castor-oil derivative.
- Synonyms: Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Castor Wax; HCO; Castor Oil Hydrogenated.
- CAS: 8001-78-3.
- EINECS / EC: 232-292-2.
- Molecular formula: Not specified for this natural-oil derivative.
- Confirm form, melting range, hydroxyl value, iodine value, intended application, quantity, packaging, and SDS before purchase.
- It may be evaluated for rheology modification, wax additive, grease, coating, and personal-care raw-material evaluation.
Confirm the current product-specific specification.
Confirm packaging requirements for the proposed material and destination.
Document requirements should be confirmed from the current specification, SDS, COA, or other product-specific files.
Regulated-use suitability must be confirmed separately with current product-specific documentation.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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What is Hydrogenated Castor Oil CAS 8001-78-3?
A: Hydrogenated Castor Oil, also called Castor Wax or HCO, is the saturated, hardened derivative of castor oil with EINECS 232-292-2. It is normally a hard waxy solid supplied as flakes or powder, with a melting point commonly around 83-88 deg C. -
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How does Hydrogenated Castor Oil differ from unmodified Castor Oil?
A: Unmodified castor oil is liquid or low-melting and contains unsaturated ricinoleic acid derivatives. Hydrogenation saturates the oil and raises the melting point, producing the solid Castor Wax form identified by CAS 8001-78-3, with much lower iodine value and different rheology. -
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What are the main applications of Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
A: HCO is used as a thickener in lithium and calcium greases, a wax or rheology modifier in coatings, adhesives and polishes, and a hard wax in cosmetics and personal-care sticks. It can also serve as a pharmaceutical ointment base or excipient and as a feedstock for derivatives such as 12-hydroxystearic acid. -
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Which specifications should be confirmed for Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
A: Key parameters are melting point, hydroxyl value, iodine value, acid value, saponification value, color and physical form. Typical values include melting point 83-88 deg C, hydroxyl value 145-165 mg KOH/g, iodine value max about 5 and saponification value about 174-186 mg KOH/g, but grease, coating and personal-care grades can differ. -
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How should Hydrogenated Castor Oil be stored, and what should a sourcing inquiry specify?
A: Store HCO in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry and ventilated area, away from heat, strong oxidizers and ignition sources. A sourcing inquiry should specify CAS 8001-78-3, melting range, hydroxyl value, iodine value, physical form, intended application, quantity, packaging and destination.
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