SOME OF THE USES OF CASTOR OIL>>
LUBRICANTS
Hydraulic fluids
Heavy duty automotive
Fuel additives
Corrosion inhibitors
Lubricating grease
Aircraft lubricants
Jet engine lubricants
Racing car lubricants
TEXTILE CHEMICALS
Textile finishing materials
Dyeing aids
Nylon, synthetic fibers & resins
Synthetic detergents
Surfactants, pigment wetting agents Paints,
PAINTS,INKS,AND ADDITIVES
inks & additives
Inks
Plasticizer for Coatings
Varnishes
Lacquers
ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Polymers for Electronics & Telecommunications
Polyurethanes
Insulation Materials
PAPERS
Flypapers
Defoamer
Water Proofing
ADDITIVE FOOD
•Surfactants
•Viscosity Reducing Additives
•Flavourings
•Food Packaging
COSMESTICS AND PERFUMERIES
Polishes
Emulsifiers
Deodorants
Lipsticks
Hair Tonics
Shampoos
AGRICULTURE
Organic fertilisers
PHARMACEUTICALS
Emulsifiers Encapsulants
Expectorant
Laxatives & Purgative
Antihelmintic
Antidandruff
Cathartic
Emollient
PLASTICS AND RUBBER
Polyamide 11 (nylon 11)
Plastic films
Adhesives
Coupling agents
Polyols
Synthetic resins
Plasticizers
These are few of its usefulness and its good to note that research is still on going.