Description

Sodium Ricinolate is the sodium salt of ricinoleic acid, a key derivative of castor oil. This versatile surfactant and emulsifier is valued for its excellent wetting, foaming, and cleansing properties in aqueous systems. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking natural-derived, biodegradable performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary surfactant and emulsifier in shampoos, liquid soaps, shower gels, and facial cleansers for its mild and effective cleansing.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in formulations for hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and textile scouring agents due to its strong detergency and wetting power.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a wetting agent and detergent in scouring, dyeing, and finishing processes for natural and synthetic fibers.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Leather Processing: Used in fatliquoring and dyeing processes to improve the softness and uniformity of leather.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Ricinolate
CAS No.	5323-95-5
Molecular Formula	C18H33NaO3
Molecular Weight	320.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Ricinoleic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Ricinoleate; 12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic Acid Sodium Salt; (9Z,12R)-12-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium (R)-12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoate; Ricinoleate Sodium; Sodium Salt of Ricinoleic Acid
EINECS	226-160-2

Quality Control

Our Sodium Ricinolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and safety for its intended applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as Sodium Ricinolate)	Min. 90%
Water Content	Max. 5.0%
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.5
Free Fatty Acid (as Ricinoleic Acid)	Max. 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.