Acme Synthetic Chemicals is the Supplier of Castor Oil.

Castor Oil - Lubricant classifies under CAS No.8001-79-4. 

Castor Oil - Lubricant is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the Castor plant (Ricinus communis). Castor Oil – Lubricant is a colorless to very pale yellow liquid with mild or no odor or taste.

Castor Oil - Lubricant is one of the most ancient oils, known for its powerful therapeutic properties. It is derived from the beans of the castor plant, grown in the tropical regions.

Castor Oil – Lubricant has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, for which it is being used for centuries. The benefits of the Castor Oil - Lubricant are also derived from its high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids.

Castor Oil & its derivatives are useful for skin, health & beauty and thus is used in various cosmetics, soaps, textiles, massage oils, medicines and also can be used in the manufacturing of lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold, resistant plastics, waxes, polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes.

Castor Oil – Lubricant has better low temperature viscosity properties and high temperature lubrication than most vegetable oils, making it useful as a lubricant. The lubricants company Castrol took its name from castor oil.

A review listing numerous chemicals derived from castor oil is available. The production of lithium grease consumes a significant amount of castor.


Hydrogenation and saponification of Castor Oil – Lubricant yields 12-hydroxystearic acid which is then reacted with lithium hydroxide to give high performance lubricant grease.