Description
Castor oil is obtained from the fruit seed of castor (Ricinus communis L.) a large shrub that grows mainly in India, Brazil and China.
The seed has an oil content of 40-50%.
It is obtained from hydrolysis of hydrogenated castor oil.
It is a solid at room temperature, melts about 75 ° C, is marketed in the form of flakes or pellets, is white and opaque.
