HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (HCO)

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a waxy compound obtained by the hydrogenation of refined castor oil. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a hard product with a high melting point. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is almost odourless and tasteless. 

CAS:    8001-78-3
EINECS:    232-292-2

Synonyms
OPAL WAX;PEG 60;PEG 40;CASTOR OIL HYDROGENATED;CASTOR WAX;CELLO-GREASE LUBRICANT;CELLO-SEAL LUBRICANT;HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is supplied in flakes and powder. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is cream to white coloured. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a waxy compound obtained by the hydrogenation of refined castor oil. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a hard product with a high melting point. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is almost odourless and tasteless. 
HCO is supplied in flakes and powder. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is cream to white coloured.
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is prepared by the hydrogenation of castor oil using a catalyst.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) is a compound attained by the hydrogenation of refined castor oil. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a hard, waxy, white to cream colored product with a high melting point of 83 to 87 C°, and is nearly tasteless and odorless. 
There are numerous applications in various industrial segments, such as a slip additive in paints, plastics (PE), and inks and as a dispersing agent in carbon papers, inks, and plastic color master batches and as a dispersing additive and flow control in sealants, hot-melt adhesives, powder coatings, and more.

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a powerful occlusive agent that not only hydrates the skin and hair but also creates a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss. 
Also known as castor wax, Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) appears in the form of a white-yellow solid, flakes, or powder. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is the more stable form of castor oil that has a high melting point. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is widely used in personal care products due to its varied benefits ranging from hydrating and soothing the skin to binding and controlling the viscosity of formulations. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is also an excellent anti-aging ingredient. 

The chemical formula of HHydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is C57H110O9.
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), also called Castor Wax, is a hard, brittle, high melting solid which is tasteless and odourless. 
Chemically Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is the triglyceride, which mainly consists of 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is insoluble in water and solubility in many organic solvents is also very limited. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is available as flakes or powder which melts to a clear transparent liquid. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a non-toxic, non-hazardous material. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is used in pharmaceutical applications, manufacture of greases and lubricants, and range of cosmetics & toiletries.

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) Chemical Properties
Density: 0.97g/cm3 at 20℃
Vapor pressure: 0Pa at 20℃
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; soluble in acetone, chloroform, and methylene chloride.
Form: Powder
Dielectric constant: 10.3（27℃）
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
LogP: 18.75
EPA Substance Registry System: Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) (8001-78-3)

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) occurs as a fine, almost white or pale yellow powder or flakes. 
The PhEur 6.0 describes Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) as the oil obtained by hydrogenation of virgin castor oil. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) consists mainly of the triglyceride of 12-hydroxystearic acid.
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) — also called HCO or castor wax — is a hard, white, opaque vegetable wax. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO)'s resistance to moisture makes it useful in many coatings, greases, cosmetics, polishes and similar applications.
The wax is created by hydrogenating pure liquid castor oil, which is obtained from castor beans. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is heated under extreme pressure using a nickel catalyst during the hydrogenation process. 
Afterward, the hydrogen creates saturated molecules of castor wax, which gives the oil a higher melting point that allows Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) to remain solid at room temperature. 
After hydrogenation, Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) becomes hard and brittle to the touch.

Uses    
Greases: Lithium- and Calcium hydroxystearates dispersed in base oil to make multipurpose greases having higher dropping points, hardness, better rust-proofing, lubricity and durability than stearates.
Other lubricants: metal drawing lubes, PVC lubricants for PVC pipes, profiles, sheets, pharma tabletting, metal powders, ceramics.
Cosmetics: HCO of different melting points used in lipsticks, deodorant and antiperspirant sticks, cosmetic creams.
slip additive in inks, paints, plastics (PE).
dispersing agent in plastic colour master batches, carbon papers, inks.
flow control and dispersing additive in powder coatings, hot-melt adhesives and sealants.
shoe polishing, furniture polishing creams.

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a natural powerhouse ingredient overflowing with benefits for both hair and skin.
Skin care: Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) acts as an outstanding emollient that deeply nourishes the surface and prevents moisture loss. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) soothes the skin against sunburn and treats signs of aging like wrinkles. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) also has antibacterial properties making it potent for fighting acne
Cosmetic products: Apart from its emollient properties, Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is quite beneficial as a binding agent that keeps formulations together and stabilizes them. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a great thickening agent and gives products a rich, luxurious consistency. 
In cosmetics, this oil works wonders for dry skin and lips
Hair care: Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) has remarkable perks for overall hair health. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) aids the rapid growth of hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows while keeping them healthy and nourished. 
Long-term use of this ingredient on hair leaves them lustrous, thick, and frizz-free

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is widely used in the production of multi-purpose calcium and lithium lubricating greases. 
Lubricating greases produced from Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) exhibit excellent resistances to oils and fats, water and solvents and they endue a long-life stability. 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) also is importand as thixotropic agent or as raw material in the production thereof for solvent-based coating systems. 
Other technical application fields are the use as processing aid for phenolic resins, polyethylene, PVC and rubber and as additive in the application of powder coatings. 
Non-drying alkyd resins can also be produced out of Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO). 
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is of importance concerning the production of hot melts like paper coatings for food packaging and the production of hot melt adhesives. 
In several types of polishes (for cars, shoes, furniture) Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is an ingredient.

Pharmaceutical Applications    
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is a hard wax with a high melting point used in oral and topical pharmaceutical formulations. 
In topical formulations, Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is used to provide stiffness to creams and emulsions. 
In oral formulations, Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is used to prepare sustained-release tablet and capsule preparations; Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) may be used as a coat or to form a solid matrix.
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is additionally used to lubricate the die walls of tablet presses; and is similarly used as a lubricant in food processing.
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) is also used in cosmetics.