≥1 piece |
TEST
METHOD
RANGE
Specific gravity
USP
0.916-0.922
Refractive index
USP
1.465-1.475
Heavy metals, Method II
USP
0.001% max
Iodine value
USP
120 - 141
Free fatty acids
USP
< 2.5 mL of 0.02 N NaOH
Peroxide
USP
10.0 max
Fatty acid composition
USP
palmitate
C16:0
7 - 14
stearate
C18:0
1 - 6
oleate
C18:1
19 - 30
linoleate
C18:2
44 - 62
linolenate
C18:3
4 - 11
Color Gardner
AOCS Td la-64
4 max
Appearance
Greenish-yellow, bright & clear oily liquid
Flavor and Odor
Bland, almost odorless
Typical peroxide value
USP
< 1.0 meq/kg