Castor oil is a colorless to very pale yellowliquid with a distinct taste and odor. Castor oil is a multi-purpose vegetableoil that people have used for thousands of years. It's made by extracting oilfrom the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. These seeds, which are known ascastor beans, contain a toxic enzyme called ricin.Castor oil and its derivativesare used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids,paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes,nylon, pharmaceuticals and perfumes.For more details download PDF file