Description

Castor Oil (Castor)

Latin name: Ricinus communis

Family: Euphorbiacea

Contains ethyl rhinoleate, ethyl ricinoleate, glyceryl ricinoleate, sodium stearate, potassium stearate, ricinoleic acid, E Vit. Castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the important industrial plants in the Euphorbiacea family. There are many areas where castor oil is used. It is used in many products from its yellowish or colorless oil to its seed and pulp. Sulforacinalate, known as Turkish Red, is obtained from castor oil.

Castor oil and other essential oils are used as carrier oil.