(Coating Agent / Anti-Caking Agent)
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Hydrogenated Castor Oil, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in food industry.
Our advanced technology ensures consistent quality and uniformity in the formulation of Hydrogenated Castor Oil, making it a reliable and effective ingredient for a wide range of food applications.
Application: MOLOIL® HCST is widely used in the confectionery sector as a glazing and coating agent for products such as chocolates, jelly candies and sugar-coated nuts. It imparts a smooth, glossy finish that enhances visual appeal while forming a protective barrier against moisture and fat migration.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as fine, almost white or pale-yellow powder or almost white or pale-yellow masses or flakes. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Melting point: 83°C to 88°C (B) Hydroxyl value (C) Composition of fatty acid |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in methylene chloride, very slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, practically insoluble in light petroleum. |
| 4 | Acid value | Not more than 4.0 |
| 5 | Hydroxyl value | 145 to 165 |
| 6 | Iodine value | Not more than 5.0 |
| 7 | Alkaline impurities | Specified test. |
| 8 | Fatty acid composition: (A) Palmitic acid (B) Stearic acid (C) Arachidic acid (D) 12-Oxostearic acid (E) 12-Hydroxystearic acid (F) Any other fatty acid |
(A) Not more than 2.0% (B) 7.0% to 14.0% (C) Not more than 1.0% (D) Not more than 5.0% (E) 78.0% to 91.0% (F) Not more than 3.0% |
MOLOIL® HCST is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 2 years. Preserve in tight containers and avoid exposure to excessive heat.
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