How to find castor oil suppliers for pharmaceutical industries?

Castor oil obtained from the seeds of ‘Ricinus Communis’ is popular since ancient times for its magical properties. Praised for its healing properties and known as the ‘The Hand of Christ’ owing to the shape of its leaf, castor oil was used in Egyptian and Indian culture to cure wounds, skin inflammation, and irritable bowel syndrome and also to moisturize the skin and stimulate hair growth.

The wisdom about the therapeutic qualities of castor oil has been passed down through generations. The ricinoleic acid present in the castor oil makes the oil antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral. Many pieces of research have also proved castor oil to be analgesic which helps to effectively reduce the pain.

Considering the above-mentioned benefits of castor oil, modern medical science too acknowledged the molecular mechanism of the active ingredient in castor oil. The oil then started to be taken in use in several pharmaceutical products for the health and well-being of mankind.

The pharmaceutical grade castor oil is obtained through the first pressing of the castor seeds which is completely pure, clear, and slightly yellow. This oil during its extraction does not lose its medicinal properties. This pharmaceutical grade castor oil is used to emulsify and solubilize oils and other water-insoluble substances. It is also used as emollient for pharmaceutical creams like anti-acne creams and lotions, act as a stiffening agent, tablet-capsule lubricant, medicated anti-dandruff shampoos, etc.

If you are looking to incorporate castor oil in your pharmaceutical formulations, then it is imperative to choose the right kind of supplier. With the advancement in technology, the market of castor oil supplier has proliferated, but not everyone produces excellent quality. Some suppliers in order to earn more profit adulterate the oil which actually affects the end quality of your medicinal drug.

Hence, before choosing your supplier, you need to assess the supplier based on the below 5 point checklist. They show you how to identify potential suppliers:

1. 1. 1. PriceFor any business organization, the price of a product is a crucial factor. The supplier should be able to provide you with the oil at a rate where you can make good or at least reasonable profit margin. If you cannot do so, then your business might not survive for long.
   2. 2. Product Quality and CertificationsAs you are sourcing castor oil for formulating medicinal drugs, it is altogether your social responsibility that you offer your end consumers nothing but the best that helps them to heal fast. Hence, choose the supplier that has a renowned name in producing the premium quality of pharmaceutical grade castor oil and meet standards like United States Pharmacopeia (USP) certified oil or the equivalent.
   3. 3. ServiceThe production of your end product is highly dependent on the availability of the pharmaceutical grade castor oil. Hence, your supplier should be reliable enough to send you the oil as per your requirement at regular intervals. Through references, check out the reliability and consistency of your supplier, so that nothing can hamper your production.
   4. 4. Hygienically PackedThe oil should be delivered at your doorstep in a completely safe way, and it should be hygienically packed. It means that the packing shouldn’t bring down the quality of the oil, and also protect the oil from external damage like humidity, insects, pests, etc.

Customer Relationship

Above all these, the communication between you and your supplier is important. The supplier along with being consistent in the supplies should be aligned with the goals of your business, and help you achieve them through quality service. Hence, the supplier should be co-operative, and you should leave no stone unturned in establishing a healthy relationship with your supplier.

Hence, these above points guide you on, ‘How to find suppliers for your business,’ study them in detail and select the supplier that helps your company grow in leaps and bounds.