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Oxidative Stability of Acylated and Hydrogenated Ricinoleates Using Synthetic and Natural Antioxidants

Table 1

Physicochemical properties of bio-based lubricants, castor oil and mineral oil.

SamplesSpecific gravity (g/cm3)Pour point (°C)Flash point (°C)TAN (mg·KOH/g)Viscosity (cSt)Viscosity index
40°C100°C

Castor oil0.9582−152861.080261.319.6084
BL10.9033−422640.02117.64.31159
BL20.9138−362580.02518.34.33152
BL30.9120−272680.01826.05.57161
BL40.9084−182600.01538.47.29157
Mineral oil0.8931−331600.00119.84.12108