# Hydrogenated castor oil

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-17 · Green Future Clinics P.S.A.

Hydrogenated castor oil is a hard, high-melting wax made by hydrogenating castor oil; its main component is glyceryl tris(12-hydroxystearate). India produces most of the world’s castor oil and its derivatives.

Synonyms: HCO; Castor wax; Glyceryl tris(12-hydroxystearate); INCI: Hydrogenated Castor Oil

## Technical data

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS | 8001-78-3 |
| EC | 232-292-2 |
| Pharmacopoeia / standards | Ph. Eur. (Castor oil, hydrogenated); USP–NF |
| Grade | Industrial, cosmetic and pharmacopoeial grades; flakes or powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white flakes or powder |
| Typical packaging | 25 kg paper or PP bags |
| 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

Thickener and structurant for cosmetics, lubricating greases, coatings, inks and polymers.

## Regulatory notes

REACH-registered substance; supplied with SDS and registration route confirmed per manufacturer.

## Verification

- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/#query=8001-78-3

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