Castor Oil Derivatives
Vegetable Glycerine (Castor-Derived)
- Brand: Nova Industries
- Category: Castor Oil Derivatives
- Sub-Category: Glycerine / Polyol Derivatives
- Compliance Class: Industrial / Cosmetic / Pharmaceutical (as per specification)
- Chemical Type: Glycerol – by-product of castor oil transesterification / saponification
- Grade: Refined / Technical grade (as per specification)
- Physical Form: Clear, colourless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Product Overview
Vegetable Glycerine (Castor-Derived) is a renewable, high-purity polyol obtained as a co-product during the processing of castor oil and its derivatives. Chemically known as glycerol, it is valued for its excellent humectant properties, sweetness profile, solvent ability, and biocompatibility, making it one of the most widely used bio-based ingredients across regulated and industrial sectors.
At Nova Industries, castor-derived vegetable glycerine is produced through controlled hydrolysis and purification processes, followed by multi-stage refinement to remove impurities, color bodies, and odor-forming components. This results in a clear, stable, and consistent product suitable for applications where quality, safety, and batch-to-batch uniformity are essential.
Compared to synthetic or mixed-origin glycerine, castor-derived vegetable glycerine offers traceable renewable sourcing, predictable composition, and reliable performance. Buyers select this product when they require a clean-label, plant-based glycerine that integrates smoothly into pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food-adjacent, and specialty industrial formulations.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, Transparent Liquid |
| Odour | Odourless to faintly sweet |
| Purity (Glycerol Content) | Min 99.5% (refined grade) |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | Min 1.261 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 950 – 1,050 cSt |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.50% |
| Acid Value | Max 0.10 mg KOH/g |
| Colour (APHA) | Max 10 |
| Ash Content | Max 0.01% |
| Flash Point | Min 160°C |
What the Product Does & Buyer Problems It Solves
What it does
- Acts as a humectant, solvent, and plasticizer
- Retains moisture and improves texture
- Enhances stability and shelf life of formulations
Problems it solves
- Prevents drying and cracking in products
- Improves mouthfeel, skin feel, and consistency
- Replaces petrochemical-derived glycols
- Supports renewable and plant-based sourcing requirements
Key Properties & Performance Characteristics
Physical & Chemical Characteristics
- Appearance: Clear, colorless viscous liquid
- Odor: Practically odorless
- Taste: Mildly sweet (food/pharma grades)
- Solubility: Completely miscible with water and alcohols
Functional Performance
- Excellent hygroscopicity
- High purity and chemical stability
- Good solvent for actives and extracts
- Compatible with a wide range of formulations
Stability, Shelf Life & Storage
- Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage
- Storage Conditions:
- Store in clean, sealed containers
- Protect from contamination and excessive heat
- Ambient temperature storage recommended
- Stability: Chemically stable and non-volatile
Manufacturing & Quality Control
Vegetable Glycerine at Nova Industries is obtained through castor oil splitting followed by advanced purification, ensuring consistent purity and clarity.
Quality assurance includes
- In-house testing for purity, moisture, and appearance
- Batch-wise traceability and documentation
- Compliance checks as per intended application grade
- Pre-dispatch quality verification
This ensures reliable performance for regulated and industrial buyers.
Typical Buyer Workflow:
Sample → Formulation or regulatory validation → Pilot use → Bulk supply
Packaging & Supply Information
- Standard Packaging:
- 200 kg HDPE drums
- Bulk Supply: ISO tanks / flexi tanks
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Based on grade and packaging
- Lead Time: 7–15 working days
- Custom Grades: Industrial / cosmetic / pharma-aligned available
- Sample Availability: Yes, for evaluation and trials
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS): Available
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Available
- Certificate of Analysis (COA): Provided per batch
- Compliance & Certifications:
- ISO-based quality management systems
- REACH documentation support
- Suitable for cosmetic, pharma & industrial use (as per grade)
Global Export Readiness
- Export-grade hygienic packaging
- Secure sealing and container optimization
- Complete export documentation (COA, TDS, SDS, invoices, packing list)
- Consistent batch quality for international buyers
- Importer documentation and customs assistance
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why Us
Why Choose Nova Industries?
A few reasons why we insist you to choose Nova Industries are:
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Fresh & Pure Products
Sourced and processed with care to retain maximum purity and effectiveness.
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Export-Ready Standards
Fully compliant with international quality norms, ensuring smooth global shipments.
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Long Shelf Life
Advanced refining and packaging methods keep our products stable and effective for extended periods.
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Global Supply Capability
Robust infrastructure and logistics support to serve clients worldwide with on-time delivery.
Your Global Partner for Castor Oil Solutions
Get in touch with us for reliable supply, competitive pricing, and export-ready castor oil and derivatives.
Industry Applications & Use Cases
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Pharmaceuticals
Used in syrups, suspensions, capsules, and topical formulations as a solvent and humectant.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care
Applied in creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and skin-care products.
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Food & Nutraceuticals
Used as a sweetener, humectant, and carrier (as per food-grade specifications).
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Industrial & Chemical Applications
Used in resins, plasticizers, antifreeze blends, and specialty formulations.
FAQ’s
Buyer Guidance & FAQs
Yes, it is derived from renewable castor oil sources.
Yes, grades are aligned with application-specific requirements.
Yes, with consistent specifications and batch traceability.
Yes, samples can be provided on request.
Testimonials
valuable words from our client
We have been sourcing Hydrogenated Castor Oil and 12HSA from Nova Industries for over three years. Their product consistency and batch quality are highly reliable, which is critical for our manufacturing process. Deliveries are always on time, and their team is very responsive.
Nova Industries stands out for their professionalism and technical understanding. The quality of their castor oil derivatives meets international standards, and their documentation and export support make global sourcing seamless for us.
What we value most is Nova’s consistency and transparency. From inquiry to shipment, the process is smooth and well-managed. Their castor oil grades perform exactly as specified, helping us maintain product quality across our production lines.