Post by Trade facilitator on May 17, 2019 18:45:38 GMT 1
Castor oil is a colourless to very pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans. Its boiling point is 313 °C (595 °F) and its density is 961 kg/m 3. It is a triglyceride in which approximately 90 percent of fatty acid chains are ricinoleates. Oleate and linoleates are the other significant components.
Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes etc.
Castor oil Uses
Castor oil is used in food.
Castor oil is used as preservatives.
Castor oil is used in medicine to treat ailments like ringworms, disinfects wounds, acts as laxative, reduces joint pain/arthritis, boosts Immunity, treats back pain etc.
For skin and hair treatment.
Used as coating in industries.
Serves as lubricant.
Using castor oil is a useful and inexpensive way to promote health, and its benefits are numerous.
