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Castor Oil & Derivatives

Castor Oil Distributor Acquired
Biosynthetic Technologies acquired Innoleo, which distributes castor oil and derivatives of castor oil for use in lithium greases, lubricants and metalworking fluids, among other applications. © monkeyjump

Castor Oil Distributor Acquired

Lube Report Americas - January 12, 2022

Biosynthetic Technologies, a producer of biobased synthetic compounds used in base oils, lubricants and additives, acqui ...

Castor Oil Supply from India Resumes

Castor Oil Supply from India Resumes

Lube Report Asia - May 1, 2020

Shipments of castor oil derivatives are flowing from India once again, easing availability of popular grease additives a ...

India Asked to Ship Castor Chemicals

India Asked to Ship Castor Chemicals

Lube Report Asia - April 10, 2020

Three lubricant industry associations in the United States petitioned India’s government last week to approve the expo ...

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China Pursues Biodegradables

Lubes'n'Greases - August 17, 2016

Chinese engine oil buyers have been developing a taste for green lubes. Now consumers are expanding their palates to inc ...

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Castor Oil Creates Courtroom Drama

Lube Report - June 25, 2008

Trade secrets. Clandestine meetings. Wired money transfers. Downloading confidential data. Those arent scenes from a spy ...

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Vertellus Expands Castor Capacity

Lube Report - August 16, 2006

Newly formed chemical company Vertellus Specialties announced last week that it has begun expansion of its existing Gree ...