Croton Oil

Product Attribute

Product Name	Croton Oil
Type	Natural Flavor
Brand Name	BAISIFU
Appearance	Powder/Liquid
Shelf Life	2 years
Specification	1L
MOQ	5kg
Origin	Shaanxi,China
Purity	99%
Packing	Foil bag,Bottled,Drum,Carton,Container
Storage	Store in cool &dry place Keep away from strong light and heat
Ingredients	Natural raw materials, Safe and harmless, No addition

Introduction

Croton oil is a highly irritating oil extracted from croton seeds of Euphorbiaceae.
Main components are glycerides of crotonic acid and other fatty acids, also crotonyl alcohol diesters.
It also contains small amounts of protein, phospholipids and other substances.

Extraction Methods of Croton Oil

Pressing Method
Principle：Exert pressure to squeeze oil from crushed seeds.
Procedure：Screen, crush seeds, then press and filter.
Advantages & Disadvantages：Simple, low – cost but low yield, more impurities.
Solvent Extraction Method
Principle：Dissolve oil in solvent by similar – solubility.
Procedure：Mix crushed seeds with solvent, extract then distill.
Advantages & Disadvantages：High yield, but solvent residues need removal.
Supercritical Fluid Extraction Method
Principle：Use supercritical CO₂ to extract oil.
Procedure：Put raw materials in, add entrainer, then extract.
Advantages & Disadvantages：High – quality, no solvent, but high – cost.
Microwave – assisted Extraction Method
Principle：Use microwave to break cells and release oil.
Procedure：Crush seeds, add solvent, then extract with microwave.
Advantages & Disadvantages：Fast, efficient, but strict parameter control.

Application Fields of Croton Oil

Medical Field
Traditional Chinese Medicine Use：Used as a drastic purgative after special treatment.
Modern Medical Research：Some components show potential anti – tumor and anti – inflammatory effects.
Industrial Field
Surfactant Manufacturing：Used as raw material to make surfactants.
Lubricant Additive Production：Produces additives to improve lubricant performance.
Plastic Plasticizer：Acts as a plasticizer to enhance plastic properties.
Other Industrial Uses：Applied in making inks, coatings, etc.