Solid castor derivatives such as hydrogenated castor oil, 12-HSA and sebacic acid usually ship in 25 kg bags with an inner liner, or in jumbo bags, on pallets in containers. Liquid derivatives such as castor oil, DCO, blown oil and polyols ship in drums, IBCs, flexitanks or ISO tanks.
Most cargo leaves Gujarat through Deendayal (Kandla) and Mundra. Large volumes of castor oil also move in parcel tankers.
Solid products
- Multiwall paper bags or woven polypropylene bags with a polyethylene liner keep out moisture and dust.
- Jumbo bags suit large users who can handle them and reduce packing cost per tonne.
- Pallets with stretch wrap reduce damage and make counting easier at arrival.
- Heat is the main risk, because flakes and powders soften and cake well below their melting points.
Liquid products
- Steel or HDPE drums suit small and mixed orders; drums should be new or properly reconditioned and clean.
- IBCs suit mid-size orders and are easier to empty.
- Flexitanks suit full-container loads of non-hazardous oils such as castor oil, if the receiver can unload them.
- ISO tanks suit regular bulk users and heated products, and must be cleaned and certified before filling.
Cold weather, hazard class and loading checks
Some liquids, such as undecylenic acid and heavy blown oils, thicken or solidify when cold. Ask whether you will need heating to unload, and whether the tank or drum allows it.
Most castor derivatives are not classed as dangerous goods for sea transport. Do not assume this for every product. Check section 14 of each safety data sheet and confirm with your freight forwarder. Our guide on dangerous goods cargo explains what changes if a product is classed.
- The lot numbers on bags or drums match the certificate of analysis.
- Bags are dry, sealed and undamaged, and liners are intact.
- Drums are clean inside, with seals and correct labels.
- The container is clean, dry, free of odour and has no holes.
- The count and gross weight match the packing list.
Documents and labels
The documents that go with the shipment are covered in the document pack your broker will ask for.
Each bag, drum or IBC should carry the product name, lot number, net and gross weight, and the dates of manufacture and expiry. Hazard labels are needed only if the safety data sheet requires them under your market's rules.
If you need your own brand or a specific language on the label, agree the artwork before production. Check printed bags at loading, because a wrong label can hold up customs clearance at arrival.
Next step
We supervise packing and loading for castor derivatives and send you photos and a report before the container is sealed. Book a free sourcing review to start.