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Methyl ricinoleate
Methyl
ricinoleate
is a
clear
,
viscous fluid
that is used as a
surfactant
,
cutting fluid
additive
,
lubricant
, and
plasticizer
. It is a plasticizer for
cellulosic resins
,
polyvinyl acetate
, and
polystyrene
. It is
a type
of
fatty acid methyl ester
synthesized
from
castor oil
and
methyl alcohol
.