First Pressed Degummed Castor Oil
Manufactured by Nova Industries
Nova Industries manufactures First Pressed Degummed Castor Oil, a specialized grade designed primarily for the high-performance lubricant and engineering sectors.
While standard castor oil contains natural plant gums (phospholipids) and colloidal impurities, these substances can cause sludge formation and carbon deposits under high-temperature conditions.1 Our Degummed Grade is produced by subjecting the First Press crude oil to a precise hydration and centrifugation process. This removes the gummy plant polymeric substances, ensuring a clean-burning oil with superior texture and stability.2
1. Technical Advantage: The Degumming Process
The primary differentiator of this grade is the removal of Phosphatides (Gums).
- The Problem with Gums: In standard oil, gums can precipitate out during storage or carbonize rapidly in combustion engines, leading to “sticky rings” and engine fouling.
- The Nova Solution: By treating the oil with water and weak acids (Phosphoric/Citric), we hydrate these gums, making them insoluble. They are then separated via high-speed centrifugation.
- Result: A “Brilliant Clear” oil that retains the exceptional lubricity of ricinoleic acid but without the heavy carbon buildup associated with crude castor oil.
2. Industrial Applications
High-Performance Lubricants (Racing & Aviation)
- 2-Stroke & 4-Stroke Engines: This grade is the feedstock of choice for blending castor-based racing oils (Go-Karts, Speedway motorcycles, and Model Aircraft engines). The degumming prevents varnish deposits on pistons.
- Clean Combustion: It offers the legendary film strength of castor oil while burning significantly cleaner than raw crude oil.
Industrial Lubrication
- Gear Oils: Used in worm gear lubricants where high viscosity and low friction coefficients are required.
- Chain Lubricants: Its high tackiness (polarity) ensures it clings to moving parts without slinging off, even at high temperatures.
Hydraulic Fluids
- Used as a base for biodegradable hydraulic fluids in forestry and agricultural machinery.
3. Technical Specifications (TDS)
Nova Industries ensures that the degumming efficiency meets strict industrial standards.3
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
| Product Name | First Pressed Degummed Castor Oil | — |
| Appearance | Yellowish, Brilliant Clear, Viscous Liquid | Visual |
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA) | 1.0% Max | ISO 660 |
| Acid Value | 2.0 mg KOH/g Max | ISO 660 |
| Moisture & Impurities | 0.75% Max | ISO 662 |
| Color (Gardner) | 6 – 7 G | ISO 4630 |
| Hydroxyl Value | 160 – 168 | ISO 4326 |
| Iodine Value | 82 – 90 | ISO 3961 |
| Saponification Value | 177 – 187 | ISO 3657 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 1.0% Max | ISO 3596 |
| Specific Gravity @ 30°C | 0.954 – 0.960 | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.477 – 1.481 | — |
Packaging & Supply
- Packaging: 200 Kg Steel Drums / 225 Kg HDPE Drums / Bulk Tankers.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. The degummed nature of this oil improves its storage stability compared to crude oil.4
For Lubricant Blending Inquiries:
Nova Industries
Website: https://novaind.in/