CASTOR OIL
Prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983), published in FNP 28 (1983) and in FNP 52 (1992) Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004) An ADI of 0-0.7 mg/kg bw established at the 23rd JECFA (1979)
SYNONYMS Ricinus oil; INS No. 1503
DEFINITION The fixed oil obtained from the seed of Ricinus Communis L. (family Euphorbiaceae) is essentially the triglyceride of ricinoleic acid.
C.A.S. number 8001-79-4
DESCRIPTION Pale yellow or almost colourless, clear, viscous liquid, with a faint, mild odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Carrier solvent, release agent
