Hydrogenated castor oil

• CAT Number: R071335
• CAS Number: 8001-78-3
• Purity: ≥95%

Hydrogenated castor oil (CAT: R071335) is a hardened, wax-like material obtained by the catalytic hydrogenation of castor oil, converting its unsaturated ricinoleic acid chains into saturated forms. This process increases its melting point, oxidative stability, and resistance to rancidity. HCO is widely used as a thickener, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations. In personal care products, it enhances texture and consistency, while in industrial applications it serves as a lubricant, mold-release agent, and component of greases and coatings. Its non-toxic, biodegradable nature also makes it suitable for environmentally conscious formulations and specialty chemical manufacturing.