# Castor oil

Source: https://gfclinics.pl/ingredients/castor-oil/
Last reviewed: 2026-10-17 · Green Future Clinics P.S.A.

Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of Ricinus communis, made up mainly of ricinoleic acid triglycerides (about 85–90%). Grades differ by colour, acid value and moisture.

Synonyms: Ricinus communis seed oil; Ricini oleum; INCI: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

## Technical data

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS | 8001-79-4 |
| EC | 232-293-8 |
| Pharmacopoeia / standards | Ph. Eur. (Castor oil, virgin; Castor oil, refined); USP |
| Grade | First special grade (FSG), BSS, commercial and pharmacopoeial grades |
| Appearance | Pale yellow, viscous liquid |
| Typical packaging | 200 kg steel drums, IBCs or flexitanks |
| Category | Chemical |
| Status | On request |

## Documents provided

- Safety data sheet (EU format, PL/EN)
- REACH registration information
- Specification and batch CoA
- Certificate of origin

## Applications

Raw material for cosmetics, lubricants, coatings, polyurethanes and oleochemical derivatives.

## Regulatory notes

REACH-registered substance; pharmacopoeial grades documented separately for pharmaceutical use.

## Verification

- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/#query=8001-79-4

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