The Castor oil,hydrogenated, with the CAS registry number 8001-78-3, is also known as 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester.It belongs to the product categories of organic raw material. Its EINECS number is 232-292-2. What's more,Its systematic name is Castor oil,hydrogenated.The Castor oil,hydrogenated is low toxicity by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors. The Castor oil,hydrogenated is produced by the hydrogenation (chemical combination with hydrogen) of pure castor oil, in the presence of a nickel catalyst.

Uses of Castor oil,hydrogenated
(1)Castor oil,hydrogenated is used in polishes, cosmetics, electrical capacitors, carbon paper, lubrication, and coatings and greases where resistance to moisture, oils and other petrochemical products is required;
(2)Castor oil,hydrogenated is also useful in polyurethane coating formulation, as it contains three secondary hydroxyl group.These coating compositions are useful as a top coat varnish for leather, wood & rubber.