Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd and Royal Castor Products Ltd , Sidhpur, Gujarat has tied up to conduct research in sustainable, bio-based products and solutions using castor oil during the Vibrant Gujarat expo.
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran, president & CEO, Dow India, and Haresh Vyas, director, Royal Castor in the presence of Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi.
Ramesh Ramachandran said, "Sustainable solutions are key to the long term success of the chemical industry and our agreement with Royal Castor is an excellent initiative in this realm. By combining the expertise of the foremost manufacturers and exporters of castor oil derivatives, with Dows research and development techniques, we can set a high target toward developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly products of the future."
Haresh Vyas, director, Royal Castor, added, "We are excited to be associated with Dow to work on this project. Dows best-in-class research and development techniques will help us innovate new solutions and products in castor oil derivatives. We are confident that together we shall be able to provide major breakthroughs in Indias chemical industry."
Castor oil has numerous applications in lubricants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing industries, for example: adhesives, brake fluids, caulks, dyes, electrical liquid dielectrics, humectants, hydraulic fluids, inks, lacquers, leather treatments, lubricating greases, machining oils, paints, pigments, polyurethane adhesives, refrigeration lubricants, rubbers, sealants, textiles, washing powders and waxes.
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