Sulfonated castor oil

Sulfonated castor oil (CAS 101316-48-7), also known as Turkey Red Oil or SN 80, is produced by treating castor oil with sulfuric acid to create a self-emulsifying, water-dispersible oil.

Where is Sulfonated castor oil used?

• Textile processing: improves dye penetration and fiber lubrication
• Scouring, dyeing and finishing operations
• Leather: fat-liquoring agent that softens hides and improves flexibility in tanning
• Personal care: emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in bath oils, hair preparations and cream-based products
• Agricultural formulations: dispersing and wetting agent that improves spreadability and uptake of pesticide and herbicide concentrates
• It functions as an anionic surfactant, wetting agent and emulsifier.

Commercial specifications

• Standardised by active matter content
• Commonly at 75% and higher concentrations
• Drum and IBC packaging for bulk procurement