Castor Seed Water Soluble Extract | Arandi, Amudamu

Castor Seed Liquid Extract (Ricinus communis) is a concentrated water-soluble botanical processed from castor seeds, designed for direct aqueous-system compatibility. ⚠ It contains ricin — a highly toxic water-soluble protein — and is not suitable for general cosmetic or food use. Castor Seed Water-Soluble Extract — known as Arandi / Erandi in Hindi, Amanakku in Tamil, and Amudamu (also Erandamu) in Telugu (Ricinus communis).

• Also known as: Castor Seed
• Botanical source: Ricinus communis Linn.
• Active phytochemicals: Ricin — highly toxic water-soluble protein; not for cosmetic or food use
• Form: Water-soluble liquid extract
• Extraction: Hydroalcoholic — food-grade ethanol and purified water
• Solubility: Water-soluble · Propylene glycol soluble · 50% alcohol soluble
• pH range: 3.5–6.0 (1% w/w solution)
• Specific gravity: 1.010–1.150 g/ml @ 20 °C
• Grade: Restricted use — qualified practitioners only. Buyer is responsible for confirming licence status and permitted use in the destination market.
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 24–36 months · below 25 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

FAQs

Can Castor Seed Water-Soluble Extract be used in general cosmetic or food formulations?
No. It contains ricin, a highly toxic water-soluble protein, and is not suitable for general cosmetic or food use. It is supplied only for specialist and classical Ayurvedic applications under qualified-practitioner supervision, always diluted in the target formulation matrix before consumer contact and handled with appropriate GHS hazard labelling and safety protocols. Confirm permitted status in your market before import or sale.

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