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Q: The amount of castor oil in commercial emulsion ranges from.
  • A. 1-10%
  • B. 35-65%
  • C. 70-74%
  • D. 80-85%
Correct Answer: Option B - The amount of castor oil in commercial emulsion range from 35-65%. Castor oil is the fixed oil obtained by cold expression of the seeds of Ricinus communis Linn., belonging to family Euphorbiaceae. It is found mainly in India, America, Brazil, China etc. It is obtained from castor seeds. It is soluble in absolute alcohol in all proportions. Castor oil is mild purgative, fungi static, used as ointment base as plasticizer, wetting agents as a lubricating agent. • The main use of castor oil is the industrial production of coatings also employed to make pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in the textile and leather industries and for the manufacturing plastic and fibers.
B. The amount of castor oil in commercial emulsion range from 35-65%. Castor oil is the fixed oil obtained by cold expression of the seeds of Ricinus communis Linn., belonging to family Euphorbiaceae. It is found mainly in India, America, Brazil, China etc. It is obtained from castor seeds. It is soluble in absolute alcohol in all proportions. Castor oil is mild purgative, fungi static, used as ointment base as plasticizer, wetting agents as a lubricating agent. • The main use of castor oil is the industrial production of coatings also employed to make pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in the textile and leather industries and for the manufacturing plastic and fibers.

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The amount of castor oil in commercial emulsion range from 35-65%. Castor oil is the fixed oil obtained by cold expression of the seeds of Ricinus communis Linn., belonging to family Euphorbiaceae. It is found mainly in India, America, Brazil, China etc. It is obtained from castor seeds. It is soluble in absolute alcohol in all proportions. Castor oil is mild purgative, fungi static, used as ointment base as plasticizer, wetting agents as a lubricating agent. • The main use of castor oil is the industrial production of coatings also employed to make pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in the textile and leather industries and for the manufacturing plastic and fibers.