SPECIFICATIONS OF REFINED VEGETABLE OIL (EDIBLE):-
TEST METHOD RANGE:-
Specific gravity @ 250C USP 0.915-0.920
Iodine value USP 110 143
Saponification value USP 188 194
Free Fatty acids USP < 2.5 ml of 0.02 N NaOH
Color Gardner AOCS Td la-64 3 max
Appearance : Pale yellow, bright & clear
Oily liquid. Odor Bland, Odorless.
TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%):-
C14:0<0.5 C18:2 20 75
C16:0 3.0 10 C18:3 <1.5
C16:1 < 1.0 C20:0 < 1.0
C18:0.1.0 10 C20:1 < 0.5
C18:1 14 65
TESTS :
Relative Density (at 20C): USP 0.918 0.923
Refractive Index (at 40C): USP 1,467 - 1,469
Iodine Value (WILJS): USP 110 143
Saponification Value (mg koh/gm oil): USP 188 194
Unsaponifiable Value: USP 1.5 (max)
Peroxide Value (mequelant/kg oil): USP 10 (max)
Acidity (mg koh % gm oil): Crude oil 4/ Crude oil 0.6
Free Fatty Acids: USP max. 2.0 ml. of 0.02 N NaOH
Colour Gardner: AOCS Td la 64 3 max.
Appearance: Pale Yellow, Bright and Clear Oily Liquid
Odor: Bland Odorless