Dehydrated Castor Oil Fatty Acid (DCOFA)

Brand: Nova Industries
Category: Castor Oil Derivatives
Sub-Category: Fatty Acids / Drying Oil Derivatives
Compliance Class: Industrial (coatings, resins, inks, specialty chemicals)

1. Product Identification

Exact Product Name: Dehydrated Castor Oil Fatty Acid
Common Industry Name: DCO Fatty Acid / DCOFA
Type / Grade: Dehydrated, distilled fatty acid
Brand: Nova Industries
Physical Form: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Origin: Gujarat, India
SKU / Internal Product Code: Available on request
Intended Use: Alkyd resins, paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, specialty polymers

3. Product Overview

Dehydrated Castor Oil Fatty Acid (DCOFA) is a chemically modified fatty acid obtained by dehydrating castor oil followed by controlled splitting and purification. This process transforms the naturally hydroxylated structure of castor oil into a conjugated unsaturated fatty acid system, giving the product strong drying and film-forming characteristics.

At Nova Industries, DCO Fatty Acid is manufactured with precise control over dehydration severity, reaction time, and purification, ensuring consistent acid value, color, and drying behavior. This level of control is critical for downstream users such as alkyd resin and coating manufacturers, where fatty acid variability can directly affect curing speed, gloss, and film integrity.

Compared to standard fatty acids, Dehydrated Castor Oil Fatty Acid offers enhanced oxidative curing, good solubility in resin systems, and reliable compatibility with solvents and modifiers. Buyers select this product when they require a bio-based drying fatty acid that delivers repeatable performance in demanding industrial formulations.

4. What the Product Does & Buyer Problems It Solves

What it does

Acts as a drying fatty acid for resin synthesis
Improves oxidative curing and film formation
Enhances gloss, hardness, and adhesion

Problems it solves

Replaces petroleum-derived drying fatty acids
Reduces slow curing and tacky film issues
Improves consistency in alkyd resin batches
Minimizes formulation rework and rejects

5. Key Properties & Performance Characteristics

Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild
Solubility: Soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents
High degree of conjugated unsaturation

Functional Performance

Excellent air-drying behavior
Strong film-forming capability
Good compatibility with alkyds and modified resins
Stable viscosity during processing

6. Stability, Shelf Life & Storage

Shelf Life: 12 months under recommended storage
Storage Conditions:
- Store in sealed, clean containers
- Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Avoid prolonged exposure to air
Stability: Stable under normal industrial storage conditions

7. Manufacturing & Quality Control

Dehydrated Castor Oil Fatty Acid at Nova Industries is produced through a multi-stage process involving dehydration, fatty acid splitting, purification, and stabilization.

Quality assurance includes

In-house testing for acid value and drying performance
Monitoring of dehydration consistency
Batch-wise traceability and documentation
Pre-dispatch quality verification

This ensures uniform performance and supply reliability.

8. Industry Applications & Use Cases

Alkyd Resin Manufacturing

Used as a primary fatty acid component to control curing speed, flexibility, and gloss.

Paints & Industrial Coatings

Improves film hardness, adhesion, and oxidative drying.

Printing Inks

Provides controlled drying and improved ink film properties.

Adhesives & Sealants

Enhances film strength and surface bonding characteristics.

Specialty Polymers

Used as a renewable raw material for modified polymer systems.

Buyer Workflow:
Sample → Lab synthesis → Application testing → Bulk production supply

9. Packaging & Supply Information

Standard Packaging:
- 200 kg HDPE drums
Bulk Supply: ISO tanks / flexi tanks (volume dependent)
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Based on packaging format
Lead Time: 7–15 working days
Custom Packing: Available on request
Sample Availability: Yes, for formulation trials

10. Quality, Compliance & Documentation

Technical Data Sheet (TDS): Available
Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Available
Certificate of Analysis (COA): Supplied with each batch
Compliance & Certifications:
- ISO-based manufacturing systems
- REACH documentation support
- Suitable for global industrial applications

11. Global Export Readiness

Export-grade packaging and labeling
Optimized container loading and handling
Complete export documentation (COA, TDS, SDS, invoices, packing list)
Consistent batch quality for long-term international buyers
Importer documentation and customs assistance

12. Buyer Guidance & FAQs

How is DCO Fatty Acid different from regular fatty acids?
It offers enhanced drying and film-forming properties due to conjugated unsaturation.

Is this suitable for alkyd resin production?
Yes, it is widely used in alkyd and modified resin systems.

Can Nova Industries supply long-term volumes?
Yes, with stable specifications and batch consistency.