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Dehydrated castor oil (DCO), also known as dericol oil, is obtained through a dehydration process. The end product, dehydrated castor oil, has a higher viscosity and better film-forming properties. The increased number of double bonds makes it a semi-drying oil that hardens faster and forms a more stable structure.

Known applications are:

Paint and coating industry:

In the paint and coatings industry, dehydrogenated castor oil is used as a binder in alkyd resins used in paints and coatings to optimise film formation, adhesion and durability.
Dehydrated castor oil is also used as a drying accelerator: As a semi-drying oil, it contributes to the accelerated curing of coatings and provides increased surface hardness.

Printing ink production:

Dehydrogenated castor oil improves the viscosity and flow behaviour of printing inks and is used to produce special pigment pastes.

Plastics industry:

Dehydrogenated castor oil is used as a plasticiser and additive to improve the flexibility and processing quality of plastics.

Lubricant industry:

Used in lubricants and greases that require stable viscosity and resistance at high temperatures.