Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil halal?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Castor oil (from the castor bean) that has been chemically hydrogenated to make it solid at room temperature; used as a tablet lubricant and emollient. Plant-derived; halal. Distinct from hydrogenated animal fats.
Excipient (lubricant/emollient) · Confidence: High
Also known as: cremophor RH, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil
Castor oil (from the castor bean) that has been chemically hydrogenated to make it solid at room temperature; used as a tablet lubricant and emollient.
Acts as a binder/lubricant in extended-release tablets and as a surfactant in some injectables.
Plant-derived; halal. Distinct from hydrogenated animal fats.
- Castor bean (Ricinus communis)
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- Is Hydrogenated Castor Oil halal?
- RxHalal currently classifies Hydrogenated Castor Oil as HALAL (High confidence). Plant-derived; halal. Distinct from hydrogenated animal fats. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
- What is Hydrogenated Castor Oil used for in medicines?
- Castor oil (from the castor bean) that has been chemically hydrogenated to make it solid at room temperature; used as a tablet lubricant and emollient. Acts as a binder/lubricant in extended-release tablets and as a surfactant in some injectables.
- What are common sources of Hydrogenated Castor Oil?
- Common sources include: Castor bean (Ricinus communis). Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.
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