Castor Oil caster oil

Application of castor oil in industry

Castor oil is a product that we are all familiar with and we often know its edible, cosmetic and health uses.
This oil is obtained from the castor plant, which has an oily state, and its appearance is similar to vegetable oil, which is also known as castorol. 90% of its composition is made up of ricinoleic acid, which is known as a very valuable product in the industry because of this substance.

Uses of Castor Oil in industry

The industries that use castor oil to produce their products are very wide, which can be mentioned in the following categories:

Agriculture industry
Paint and resin industries
As a lubricant in engine oil
cosmetic products
food industry
Pharmacology
Production of detergents
in perfumery
Production of cold-resistant plastics
Ink production
Production of polyurethane adhesives
the tires
Nylon
ink
Types of hand and machine powder

One of the most important industries in which this oil is used abundantly is the paint industry, which is used as a paint thinner and better coating.
Castor oil is directly and indirectly involved in the production of products. In some products, emulsifiers are used as solvents, which are used as paint thinners in the paint industry; Because it is not flammable and is very affordable in terms of price.
Another important factor that leads to the use of castor oil in dyeing is increasing the durability of the color and maintaining its transparency against chemicals; It also helps the flexibility of the paint, as a result of which the paint spreads on the surfaces better.
Due to its composition of ricinoleic acid, castor oil is classified as a drying oil, therefore it is used as a softening agent.
The lubricating and softening property of castor oil has made it an excellent lubricant in car lubrication, which does not cause any damage to the car parts, and with better performance of the parts, it increases the life of the car engine.
Castor oil is one of the most important compounds in the rubber industry, which increases the life of rubber and tires; Because this oil is resistant to heat and heat, it protects tires from tearing and wear and is the best material for producing belts and other rubber parts of cars.
The use of this product after dyeing is very high in medical science, and with its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it has been used in the production of various medicines; It is also a moisturizing product for skin and hair care.