Castor oil is one of the most versatile plant oils. The various grades of the oil and its derivatives are currently used in over a dozen diverse industries. In future, with the rising environmental concerns and the need for bio-based products to replace synthetic feedstocks, castor oil and castor oil oleochemicals have the potential to be used in many newer industries, Many derivatives and oleochemicals of castor oil require relatively simple methods for their production, while higher generation derivatives such as sebacic acid or salts of ricinoleic and undecylenic acid could require more sophisticated production methods. This paper has a focus on the key oleochemical derivatives of castor oil, as it is felt these derivatives will have significant …show more content…
1.1. CASTOR OIL 1.1.1 Introduction Castor oil is extracted by pressing the seeds of castor plant, also known as Ricinus communis. It is a vegetable oil and the plant is largely native to Africa and India. The oil has been famous in the world over for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. The medicinal and therapeutic benefits of the oil make it a favorite across various industries. Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes. Castor oil is one of the most versatile plant oils. The various grades of the oil and its derivatives are currently used in over a dozen diverse industries. In future, with the rising environmental concerns and the need for bio-based products to replace synthetic feed stocks, castor oil and castor oil oleo-chemicals have the potential to be used in many newer industries. Figure 1.1: Castrol seeds 1.1.2. …show more content…
It also helps evade infections like warts, boils, athlete’s foot and chronic itching. 2. Ringworms: Castor oil effectively treats ringworms, a common and stubborn skin problem across all age groups. The active compound called undecylenic acid, found in castor oil, helps treat ringworms successfully. 3. Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Castor oil, when applied to the skin, penetrates deep and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. This in turn helps soften and hydrate our skin. It delays the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, making the skin smoother, softer and younger. The fine lines around the eye area can be treated with its application. For best results, apply it everyday, after washing your face, over wrinkles and fine lines. 4. Acne: Castor oil is rich in Ricinoleic acid, which fights off the acne-causing bacteria. It effectively penetrates the skin layers, making it an excellent remedy for acne. 5.
Before you go on to try any other type of oil (or really any other type of food), cleanse your palate with water and slices of green apple
More people are vouching for natural things and organic substances. As a result of this growing popularity about anything organic, people have started avoiding synthetic products and are ready to use castor oil. This oil is sourced from the seeds of the castor plant.
Castor Oil Packs are an ancient therapy that helps to cleanse and heal the body where they are placed. The castor oil has a drawing power the clears the body of excess tissues and toxins. Castor oil packs stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory system. The lymphatic system removes toxins and waste from the area stimulated by the castor oil pack. The promotion of circulation by the castor oil pack will also bring in fresh oxygenated, nutrient rich blood to the reproductive organs, including the ovaries. This is vital to reducing and dissolving ovarian cysts. Do not use during menstruation.
Many years ago, engineers realized that in high heat petroleum-based oils break down and lose their lubricating capabilities. Over time, petroleum–based oils also begin to oxidize and create sludge, leaving damaging residue inside the engines. This problem led Dr. Hermann Zorn (German) to develop Synthetic Oil for high-temperature use in jet aircraft engines. To overcome the breaking down problem of petroleum-based oils, synthetic oil is formulated in laboratory and doesn't contain the naturally occurring chemicals that break down at high temperatures. Furthermore, Synthetic oil is manufactured without many of the chemical compositions that contribute to oil oxidation and sludge buildup. Synthetic oil tolerate the temperatures at which petroleum-based oils would burn up. Synthetic oil is not distilled from crude oil. It is made through a chemical process known as the Fischer-Tropsch process. It goes through many chemical reactions which uses methane, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide as the raw materials. Synthetic oil not only work best in heat but also provide various benefits in extreme cold. Petroleum-based motor oil gets thick in low temperatures as a result it requires the starter and battery to work harder ...
There are three major methods in extraction of edible oil from plants and fruits. The first major method is by solvent extraction with organic solvent. This method is mostly suitable for plants with low fat content. Since every species of plant consists of different composition, hence the modification of this method is needed based on different plants. Firstly, the traditional and conventional solvent extraction has been widely and commonly used for many plants. However, some studies show this method does not obtain highest productivity in extraction. The procedures for this method are firstly prepared a round bottom flask outfitted with a water condenser on plate heater with magnetic base. The mixture with the ratio of 3:1 solvent to feedstock is brought to desired extraction temperature, and then it is placed into the round bottom flask. The round bottom flask is then placed into preheated oil bath. After the required duration of time, oil from the mixture was extracted by centrifugation. Oil extraction yield was expressed as percentage of total oil in sample divided by total oil in feed (Terigar et al., 2011). The value of total oil is then obtained from Sohxlet extraction method. Sohxlet solvent extraction method has also been used widely for determination oil contain in product. Specific weight of sample was placed in a cellulose thimble. The thimble is then fitted into a distillation flask. The solvent used in this method are hexane or ethanol. The volume of solvent used is highly depending on the sample used in the beginning of the experiment. This extraction undergoes in Sohxlet device for about 10 hours. After the extraction, solvent was expelled in a rotary- evaporator and the extract was dried under nitrogen steam (Teri...
Biodiesel is produced by subjecting the triglycerides found in vegetables oils and fats to transesterification, which is the exchanging of the alkoxy group of an ester compound by another alcohol. This creates an ox...
One may be surprised by how many common products include palm oil. It’s in a wide variety of items, and with over fifty different names, many are unaware of what palm oil is. The reason everything includes this oil specifically is because oil palm
Because avocado is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, the flesh of the fruit can be pressed to create decadent and healthful avocado oil. It contains high levels of vitamin E and is thought to help facilitate the absorption of other nutrients. Avocado oil can be used for sautéing, frying, or drizzling on salads or other foods. Additionally, avocado oil is often used in cosmetics or topically to provide a host of benefits to the skin. It has been found to help with wound healing and to boost collagen production, making it great for aging skin. Avocado oil is also useful for soothing skin that is dry or
Flavanoids, carotenoids, phenols, sterols, quinones and sterols etc are the examples of phytochemicals. Sasi kumar et al., (2014) indicated the presence of alkaloids, flavanoids, saponins, carbohydrates, terpenoids, sterols and phenols in the ethanolic extract of coriander. Coumarins, steroids, tannins and sterols were present in the coriander (Tacouri et al., 2013). Methanolic, petroleum, chloroform, ethylacetate and aqueous extract indicated the presence of carbohydrates, reducing sugars and triterpenes where as glycosides and proteins presence was indicated only in the methanolic extract. Essential oil was absent only in the petroleum extract while others indicated the presence of essential oil (Pathak et al.,
It serves as a detoxifier, boosts immunity, treats constipation and dyspepsia and is very good for maintaining healthy, smooth and glamorous skin. It also helps to cure acne and dermatitis.
Coconut oil was used to be an alternative to biodiesel in Thailand. The researchers found out that coconut oil has 12.8% of free fatty acid (FFA) that is possible to be used as a biodiesel through a series of process. First is that they reduced the FFA through acid-catalyzed esterification. In the second step they used the product produced in the first step and was transesterified with methanol to produce a biodiesel product. Moreover, they found out that the coconut oil biodiesel and the Thai petroleum was very much the same.
Coconut – Coconut oil also known as copra oil is extracted from the kernel and meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palms. It has various applications like food, medicine because of its high saturated fat content and hence slow to oxidize and thus resistant to rancidification and last in for up to two years.
Castor oil is rich in proteins. It avoids drying of the scalp and sustains the hair shaft (7). It additionally assists with treating harm and empowering regrowth.
There are many skin diseases manifest by different people. Skin condition may ranging from simple dryness to severe erythema and scaling ( Aburjai & Natsheh, 2003 ). To overcome the bad skin conditions, a lot of cosmetic formulations are marketed with a lot of promising claims. The main function of cosmetic formulation should be to protect the skin from harmful exogenous and endogenous agents. Natural cosmetic formulation containing coconut oils may have many benefits to the skin. Gupta et al (2010) mentioned the benefits of coconut oils such as natural antioxidant, which protect the tissue from free radical damage, help against infection by having antimicrobial properties, soften and moisturize the skin and prevent wrinkling, sagging and age spots.
Its salicylic acid gives a nice exfoliation to your skin and doesn’t clog pores. It reduces skin discoloration from your neck, underarms, bikini lines, and legs. This cream works effectively on acne scars. It gives a cool feeling and prevents infections. This cream is useful for women and men. You should apply this cream twice daily for a better result.