Crystal™ O Castor Oil
Crystal O™ Castor Oil is a staple item in the formulation of lipsticks and pigment grinds. It is also an efficient emollient, moisturizer and lubricant. It is utilized in the formulation of a variety of creams, lotions, and pigmented products.
INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Form: Liquid
Properties: Superior pigment wetting, and low odor. Solvent for a wide variety of solutes. Non-comedogenic, vegetable-derived, stable, moisturizing emollient. Light color.
Applications: Pigment grinds, lipsticks, ethnic hair care, cosmetic pencils, eye shadows, creams and lotions, lip treatments.
Features
- Natural, vegetable derived
- Superior pigment-wetting
- Excellent oxidative stability
- Consistent fatty acid composition
- Non-toxic, biodegradable renewable source
Applications
Food Colorant
2-Vinylpyridine is the key intermediate in the production of the API, betahistine, an anti-vertigo medicine.
2-Vinylpyridine is a reactive monomer and once polymerized, the nitrogen is less exposed/accessible than its counterpart, 4-Vinylpyridine. It can be copolymerized with many other monomers, in particular cationic monomers, such as acrylamide, acrylates, and also with other vinyl-based monomers (e.g. styrene). The benefit of the addition of a 6-membered heterocyclic moiety is the increased Van der Waals forces which impart better electrostatic forces to the finished polymer, improving adhesion.
Features
- High purity with consistent and reliable product quality
- Large volume production capability
- Manufactured in North America; security of supply
- Backward integrated supply chain
Typical Properties
Solution | Acid Value | Hydroxyl Value | Saponification Value | Iodine Value | Melt Point (°C) | Specific Gravity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castorwax | 3 | 158 | 179 | 5 | 85 | 1.023 |
Values shown in the above table are typical properties.
Application Highlights
High End Pigmented Coatings
Used to offset color loss from exposure to light, air, temperature, and other environmental factors
Artifical Food Dye
Used to provide color to otherwise colorless food
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