Shabbir Chemicals

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Castor Oil

Shabbir Chemicals is a trusted global exporter of high-purity, bulk Castor Oil, specializing in Commercial Grade, BSS Grade, and FSG (First Special Grade).

We manufacture premium-grade chemical solutions tailored to demanding industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic standards. Whether your process requires robust mechanical lubrication or pristine cosmetic formulation, our supply chain guarantees consistency, scalable volume, and strict quality control.

Secure Your Order: Select Your Volume

We streamline bulk logistics to match your exact production scale. Choose from our standard shipment volumes below to request a direct commercial quote:

  • 8 Tons: Ideal for mid-sized batches, regional distributors, and specialized production runs.
  • 16 Tons: Standard commercial volume tailored for ongoing manufacturing supply lines.
  • 32 Tons: High-capacity industrial scale optimized for maximum cost-efficiency and large-scale manufacturing.
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Technical Grade Options & Applications

1- Castor Oil Commercial Grade

Engineered for heavy industrial, textile, and agricultural deployment where reliable viscosity and high chemical stability are critical parameters.

  • Industrial Utility: Functions perfectly as a cost-effective base for general-purpose industrial lubricants, surfactants, and protective surface coatings.
  • Textile Innovation: Operates as a high-performance fiber lubricant and softener, preserving mechanical strength and tactile suppleness in raw textiles.
  • Agricultural Excellence: Functions as a highly effective carrier oil in advanced pesticides and fertilizers, maximizing active ingredient adhesion for healthier crop yields.

2- Castor Oil BSS Grade (First Special Grade - FSG)

Refined precisely for premium applications demanding the highest standards of chemical purity, low color values, and exceptional consistency.

  • Cosmetic Elegance: The benchmark choice for high-end beauty, skincare, and haircare formulations, providing deep hydration and moisture-retaining properties without trace odors or impurities.
  • Pharmaceutical Marvel: A highly refined, dependable ingredient essential for active drug synthesis, foundational excipients, processing aids, and complex medicinal delivery systems.
  • Advanced Textiles: Ensures flawless, frictionless machinery operation during high-speed textile weaving while actively improving final fabric texture.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Relied upon across diverse technical industries for its uniform chemical structure, ensuring zero deviations across large production batches.
  • Industrial Lubricants: Elevated thermal stability and high-grade purity make it an indispensable base oil for severe-duty industrial lubricants and specialized greases.

Quality Assurance Notice: All bulk shipments of Commercial, BSS, and FSG grades from Shabbir Chemicals are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to guarantee absolute chemical compliance, purity levels, and grade verification before dispatch.

Part 2: Technical Comparison & Specifications

While all grades share the same fundamental ricinoleic acid structure, the critical differences reside in the extraction methodology, purity parameters, color thresholds, and moisture constraints between Commercial and BSS/FSG options.

Technical Specifications

Chemical Parameter Commercial Grade BSS / FSG Grade Technical Significance
Acid Value 2.0 mg KOH/g max 2.0 mg KOH/g max (Often ≤1.5) Measures free fatty acids; lower levels reduce rancidity and protect formulations.
Iodine Value 82 – 90 g I₂/100g 82 – 90 g I₂/100g Indicates the degree of unsaturation. Ensures stable viscosity/drying properties.
Saponification Value 177 – 187 mg KOH/g 177 – 185 mg KOH/g Determines average molecular weight of fatty acids—critical for surfactants.
Hydroxyl Value 160 mg KOH/g min 160 mg KOH/g min (Often up to 168) Confirms dense ricinoleic acid presence, which gives unique polarity.
Moisture & Volatiles 0.50% max 0.25% max (Low-moisture to 0.05%) Moisture causes breakdown over time. BSS/FSG is kept drier for shelf stability.
Lovibond Color (1″ Cell) Up to 30 Units Max (Y+5R) Max 20Y + 2.0R (Significantly lighter) Clear aesthetics ensure the oil won’t discolor final cosmetic creams or coatings.

Procurement Key Summary:

If your end application requires an ultra-clear product base, precise batch-to-batch predictability, or exceptionally low moisture thresholds (such as polyurethane casting resins, clinical cosmetics, or pharmaceutical formulations), BSS/FSG Grade is strongly recommended. For bulk agricultural treatments, general industrial lubrication greases, or raw textile softeners, Commercial Grade yields identical functional viscosity and stability at a highly economical commercial price point.