Castor oil

Description

Fábrica Torrejana’s Virgin Castor Oil is produced from carefully selected seeds using cold pressing or gentle extraction techniques to preserve its natural composition, color, and functional properties. This oil has a pale yellow to golden color, characteristic odor, and viscous texture, making it highly suitable for professional applications where purity and consistency are essential.

Castor Oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a unique fatty acid responsible for its exceptional emollient, lubricating, and anti-inflammatory properties. In cosmetic formulations, it is commonly used in hair conditioners, skincare oils, soaps, and massage oils, promoting skin softness, hydration, and hair strength. Its compatibility with other vegetable oils makes it a preferred ingredient in blends and formulations.

In pharmaceutical applications, castor oil serves as a key excipient in suppositories, ointments, and drug delivery systems due to its biocompatibility and stability. Refined variants remove impurities and odor, making the oil suitable for sensitive applications.

Fábrica Torrejana ensures strict quality control, batch consistency, and traceability, providing Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and compliance documentation for professional manufacturing and export requirements.

Key Characteristics

• Pale yellow to golden color

• Characteristic mild odor

• Viscous texture with excellent emollient properties

• High ricinoleic acid content

Applications

• Cosmetic creams, haircare, and massage oils

• Pharmaceutical excipients

• Industrial lubricants and coatings

• Soap and personal care products

Certifications & Quality

• Ph. Eur. compliant (Virgin and Refined)

• Organic-certified options available

• Full technical documentation and traceability

Packaging & Supply

• Drums, IBCs, and bulk packaging

• Export-ready with full documentation