Castor wax, also known as castor oil wax or hydrogenated castor oil, is a solid or semi-solid substance derived from castor oil through a hydrogenation process. It is a type of fatty acid wax that is often used in various industrial and cosmetic applications due to its unique properties. ### Properties and Characteristics: - **Chemical Structure**: Castor wax consists primarily of ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid found in castor oil.
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