Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) is a hard, brittle wax available with no odor. It is insoluble in water and different organic solvents as well as soluble in hot solvents. This is developed by adding hydrogen to castor oil in the presence of nickel catalyst. It ensures to retain its lubricity, polarity and wetting properties. Owing to its unmatched insolubility properties, it is widely used in the lubricants markets. It is also used in polishes, cosmetics, hair dressing, ointments, greases, etc. Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO) is also widely used in the production of polyurethane coating, hydroxyl-stearic acid and derivatives.