12-Hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA) and hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) Castor Derivatives
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Castor Derivatives

Castor derivatives are oleochemicals produced from castor oil, itself pressed from the seeds of Ricinus communis. This range covers 12-hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA), a white crystalline flake, and hydrogenated castor o...

CAS Number: 106-14-9 Purity / Assay: Available on request Grade: 12-Hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA) and hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) Botanical Name: Ricinus communis (castor) Country of Origin: India
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MOQSamples from 100–500 g
Lead TimeConfirmed with your quotation based on product, quantity and destination
IncotermsEXW, FOB, CIF
Technical Data

Product Specifications

Batch-specific specification verified through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

CAS Number106-14-9
Botanical NameRicinus communis (castor)
Extraction MethodDerived from castor oil
Grade12-Hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA) and hydrogenated castor oil (HCO)
Purity / AssayAvailable on request
Appearance12-HSA: white crystalline flakes; HCO: white waxy solid
OdorFaint, characteristic
Melting Point12-HSA ~78–82 °C; HCO ~85–88 °C
SolubilityInsoluble in water; soluble in hot organic solvents
Packaging25 kg bags (flakes); 25 kg bags or blocks (HCO)
Country of OriginIndia
HS Code2918.19
MOQFrom 25 kg
Lead TimeAvailable on request
Overview

About Castor Derivatives

Castor derivatives are oleochemicals produced from castor oil, itself pressed from the seeds of Ricinus communis. This range covers 12-hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA), a white crystalline flake, and hydrogenated castor oil (HCO), a white waxy solid. They serve as rheology modifiers, thickeners, lubricants and processing aids across personal care, coatings, polymers and lubricants.

Zentish Exim supplies castor derivatives sourced from qualified Indian producers, with certificates of analysis and safety data sheets. India is the world's leading source of castor and its derivatives, giving dependable supply security. Grade and specification are reported per batch on request.

Ship-Ready

Export Packaging Options

Palletized for export and compatible with both air and sea shipment.

100–500 g
Qualification sample
5 kg
R&D / pilot production
25 kg
Small commercial order
180 kg / IBC
Bulk industrial supply

All packaging is palletized for export and compatible with air and sea shipment.

Why Zentish

Why International Buyers Choose Zentish Exim

Batch-wise Quality

COA, GC-MS and enantiomeric purity verification on every batch.

Multi-source Supply

Aggregated supply from approved partners ensures continuity across harvest cycles.

Flexible MOQs

From 100 g samples to container-scale contracts.

Consolidated Shipping

Combine multiple mint derivatives in single-container loads.

Full Documentation

COA, MSDS, COO, allergen & non-GMO statements, and packing list.

Fast Turnaround

Responsive quotations within one business day.

Consolidate multiple mint derivatives in single-container loads for optimized logistics and competitive bulk pricing.

Sector Fit

Industries Served & Applications

Common Applications
  • Cosmetics and personal care — thickeners and structuring agents
  • Paints, coatings and greases — rheology modifiers
  • Polymers and rubber — lubricants and dispersing aids
  • Pharmaceutical and industrial lubricant use
Value Add

Product Benefits

Two key derivatives
12-HSA and HCO in one program
India supply security
India is the leading global source of castor derivatives
Documented supply
CoA and SDS with every consignment
From Sourcing to Shipment

Manufacturing Process

1
Qualified producers

Derived from castor oil by qualified Indian producers

2
Batch data

Grade and specification reported on the certificate of analysis

3
Traceable origin

Castor-oil origin recorded per lot

Why Zentish

Why Choose Zentish Exim for Castor Derivatives

Oleochemical focus

Two key castor derivatives supplied together

Supply security

Backed by India's leading castor position

Documented quality

Batch CoA and SDS with every consignment

Flexible supply

Trial lots through container-scale orders

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Knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

12-hydroxystearic acid (12-HSA) as white crystalline flakes and hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) as a white waxy solid.

India is the world's leading source of castor and castor derivatives, which underpins dependable supply for these materials.

As rheology modifiers, thickeners, lubricants and processing aids in personal care, coatings, polymers and lubricants.
Technical Content Review

Technical content reviewed by the Zentish Exim export team. This page is intended for B2B buyers of essential oils, flavor ingredients, and aroma chemicals. Product specifications are batch-specific and confirmed through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

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