• pale pressed refined castor oil – manufacturer supplier in Zambia
  • pale pressed refined castor oil – manufacturer supplier in Zambia
  • pale pressed refined castor oil – manufacturer supplier in Zambia
  • pale pressed refined castor oil – manufacturer supplier in Zambia
  • What is 1st pressing castor oil?
  • This renewed pressing is called 1st pressing castor oil. Cold-pressed castor oil is a pale yellowish, indigestible, viscous, non-drying liquid with a faint characteristic odor. On the other hand, the 1st pressing castor oil obtained by hot pressing has a distinct yellowish-brown color and a strong odor.
  • What is castor oil?
  • Castor oil is a natural oil obtained from the seed of the castor plant. It is produced primarily in India, China, and Brazil. Campbell & Co. provides only the best quality urethane-grade castor oil and castor polyols.
  • Where did castor oil come from?
  • The consumption of castor oil represents about 0.4% of the total vegetable oil consumption. Seeds of the plant were found in Egyptian graves dating back to 4000 BC, but it is not clear whether castor oil plant originally came from India or Africa.
  • Is castor oil still produced in the USA?
  • In the 1960s, castor oil plant production in the USA was heavily subsidized in order to make it less dependent on raw material imports. Since 1990, however, cultivation in the USA has no longer had any economic significance. You want to buy Castor oil?
  • What is the difference between Castor oil and press cake?
  • With castor oil it is exactly the opposite. The 1st pressing is a low-quality technical oil and does not meet the requirements for cosmetics and the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.). After the seeds have been pressed without heat input (this is the castor oil native), the press cake still contains approx. 35 % oil.
  • How is castor oil made?
  • During this process the capsules are cracked and dried. After drying, the seeds are peeled, and the valuable castor oil is obtained by pressing. Worldwide, approx. 600,000 tons of castor oil are consumed annually, of which approx. 38,000 tons are consumed in Germany.