Shreeji Chemical Agencies

Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) flakes, also known as castor wax, have many uses in various industries, including:
Cosmetics

• HCO is used as a thickening agent and emollient in deodorants, ointments, hair care products, and some cosmetics. 
• Pharmaceuticals
• HCO can be used as a lubricant in tablets and capsules, as a binder in tablet formulations, and as a base for suppositories. 
• Plastics
• HCO is used as a release agent and lubricant for PVC, and to improve the grease resistance, dispersion, and processing of sheeted polyethylene. 
• Waxes
• HCO is used as a binding agent in petroleum and synthetic waxes. Other
• HCO is also used in high-performance coolants and lubricants, electrical capacitors, and carbon paper. HCO is a hard, brittle, odorless, and tasteless solid that melts into a clear, transparent liquid. It is non-toxic and non-hazardous, and is insoluble in water.