Description
CASTOR OIL
Description
Castor oil [Ricinus communis L. (Fam. Euphorbiaceae)] arborescent and perennial in its tropical origins, in our climates the castor oil plant becomes an annual plant up to 2 meters tall, whose seeds, in groups of three, are enclosed in trilocular capsules that open spontaneously when ripe. From them a viscous, light yellow oil is extracted, with a typical odor, widely used for external use.
Components
Ricinus communis seed oil.
Parts used: hulled seeds (Ricini semen).
Warnings
For external use.
Conservation
Store in a cool, dry place.
Validity with intact packaging: 30 months.
Format
125 ml bottle.
Castor oil [Ricinus communis L. (Fam. Euphorbiaceae)] arborescent and perennial in its tropical origins, in our climates the castor oil plant becomes an annual plant up to 2 meters tall, whose seeds, in groups of three, are enclosed in trilocular capsules that open spontaneously when ripe. From them a viscous, light yellow oil is extracted, with a typical odor, widely used for external use.
Components
Ricinus communis seed oil.
Parts used: hulled seeds (Ricini semen).
| Average percentage analysis | |
|---|---|
| Stearic acid | 0.5% |
| Hydroxystearic acid | 1.8% |
| Palmitic acid | 2.0% |
| Oleic acid | 7.0% |
| Linoleic acid | 3.5% |
| Ricinoleic acid | 85.0% |
| Unsaponifiable fraction | 0.5% |
Warnings
For external use.
Conservation
Store in a cool, dry place.
Validity with intact packaging: 30 months.
Format
125 ml bottle.
