Technical grade
Cold Pressed Castor Oil
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is a natural vegetable oil extracted from castor beans using cold pressing techniques. This process preserves its beneficial properties, making it suitable for various applications across industries. Known for its rich fatty acid content, particularly ricinoleic acid, it is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Its natural composition ensures versatility and safety, appealing to buyers in many sectors.
Main applicationCosmetics formulation — acts as a moisturizer and emollient.
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is significant for its multifunctional uses across beauty and healthcare products. Its natural extraction method aligns with the growing demand for organic and sustainable ingredients, making it valuable for manufacturers aiming to produce high-quality formulations without synthetic additives.
Also known as
- Ricinus communis oil
- Castor bean oil
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in various pack sizes for convenience
- specified upon inquiry.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Clear, pale yellow to light amber liquid
This cold pressed castor oil is obtained through mechanical extraction methods, avoiding heat that might degrade its quality. The resulting liquid form retains valuable nutrients and properties. This product is particularly noted for its high concentration of ricinoleic acid, making it suitable for formulations needing emulsification and moisture retention. When ordering, buyers should ensure they specify the desired quantity and confirm sourcing standards if applicable.
Delivery
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Cosmetics formulation — acts as a moisturizer and emollient.
- Pharmaceuticals — enables effective delivery of active ingredients.
- Personal care — enhances the texture and feel of lotions and creams.
- Hair care products — nourishes and promotes hair growth.
- Natural lubricants — serves as a base for skin and eye preparations.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Retains natural nutrients for superior efficacy in formulations.
- Enhances moisture retention, benefiting skin and hair products.
- Provides smooth texture, improving application experience.
- Acts as a natural emulsifier in various products.
- Supports sustainable sourcing, appealing to eco-conscious brands.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Cold Pressed Castor Oil?
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is also referred to as Ricinus communis oil and Castor bean oil. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Cold Pressed Castor Oil is supplied?
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Cold Pressed Castor Oil look like?
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is described as clear, pale yellow to light amber liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Cold Pressed Castor Oil used for?
Common applications include cosmetics formulation — acts as a moisturizer and emollient., pharmaceuticals — enables effective delivery of active ingredients., personal care — enhances the texture and feel of lotions and creams., hair care products — nourishes and promotes hair growth. and natural lubricants — serves as a base for skin and eye preparations.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Cold Pressed Castor Oil?
Cold Pressed Castor Oil is supplied to the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Cosmetics & Personal Care sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Cold Pressed Castor Oil available in?
Available in various pack sizes for convenience, specified upon inquiry. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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- CAS
- 8005-44-5
- Formula
- C34H72O2
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