Hydrogenated castor oil is reacted with caustic soda and sulfuric acid in a chemical splitting process to yield Hydrogenated castor oil fatty acid (HCOFA) along with co-products glycerine and sodium sulfate. HCOFA is also commonly known as 12-HSA (12-hydroxy stearic acid) as the 12-HSA fatty acid is the major component of HCOFA.

Grades of HCOFA:

• Flakes
• Powder

Applications of HCOFA:

• Lubricants: Premium quality greases.
• Cosmetics: Creams, ointments.
• Paints: Resins for high quality automotive, appliance and metal decorative finishes.
• Rubber & PVC: Activator and lubricant.

Producers:

• Jayant Agro-Organics Ltd.
• Royal Castor Products Pvt. Ltd.
• Adani Wilmar
• Vertellus
• Tianxing Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
• N.K. Proteins Pvt. Ltd.
• Gokul Agro Resources Ltd.
• Gokul Agri International Ltd.
• CastorGirnar Industries Pvt. Ltd.