Castor Oil
Natural vegetable oil carrying hydroxyl groups; polyurethane and resin feedstock.
CAS No 8001-79-4Auxiliary Chemicals
Glycerine
Versatile polyol used as a humectant, softener and resin feedstock.
Product description
With three hydroxyl groups glycerine is a strong humectant that keeps moisture in balance across products from cosmetics to food. In alkyd resin production it acts as the polyfunctional alcohol that creates cross-linking points. Technical and pharmaceutical grades carry different purity limits.
Application areas
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Alkyd resin production
- Textile and paper softeners
- Food and pharmaceutical formulations (with the correct grade)
- Antifreeze and coolant fluids
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