Smelly castor oil

[Adema]

I bought 7 lb. jug of castor oil 9 months ago and when I opened the seal it had a bit of an rancid smell, I kept it in the fridge the whole time...
Should I just throw it away or can I use it without spoiling my soaps ,,
What do you guys think?

 

[SudsyKat]

What a shame. Unfortunately, if it smells rancid now, it won't get any better in your soap. It's not worth it -I'd say toss it.

 

[dubnica]

Are you sure it smell rancid? Maybe just air it out and smell it again later...

 

[GardenGirl]

Um, my castor is always stinky, even fresh castor. Do you remember what it smelled like before?

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Mine doesn't smell rancid but it smells unpleasant and it's fresh. Don't throw it out yet. 9 months is a long time to store it before using though. Perhaps use it up quickly and order smaller containers in the future? :wink:

 

[soapbuddy]

Mine has a smell but it's not unpleasant. Castor's shelf life is one year, but we don't know how long your vendor had it stored. I would get some fresh.

 

[Adema]

Mine doesn't smell rancid but it smells unpleasant and it's fresh. Don't throw it out yet. 9 months is a long time to store it before using though. Perhaps use it up quickly and order smaller containers in the future? :wink:

Morning sickness kept me from soaping for 8 months and I bought the jug just before I got pregnant :roll:

I think I will just throw it out..

Thank you for all....

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Mine doesn't smell rancid but it smells unpleasant and it's fresh. Don't throw it out yet. 9 months is a long time to store it before using though. Perhaps use it up quickly and order smaller containers in the future? :wink:

Morning sickness kept me from soaping for 8 months and I bought the jug just before I got pregnant :roll:

I think I will just throw it out..

Thank you for all....

Ah yes, I remember the joys of morning sickness.