CASTOR OIL, SULFATED, SODIUM SALT

Castor oil, sulfated, sodium salt (also known as “Turkey-Red Oil”) is a water-dispersible derivative of castor oil produced by sulfonation.

CAS:

8002-33-3

Formula:

C₁₈H₃₂Na₂O₆S

Molar Weight

≈ 422.49 g/mol

Melting Point

–10 to –18 °C

Boiling Point

121.7 °C

Density

~ 1.06 g/mL at 20 °C

Forms

Viscous liquid; light yellow to amber

Odor

Characteristic castor / “char”-type odor described in SDS.

Key applications

Used as a wetting agent in textile dyeing.
Acts as a dispersing agent for pigments.
Functions as a levelling agent in coatings.
Serves as a detergent in metalworking oils.
Emulsifies essential and fragrance oils in bath products.

Industries

Textile & Dyeing
Metalworking & Lubricants
Paints, Coatings, Inks
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Cleaning & Detergent Manufacturing

Sulfonated castor oil

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