| ≥1 piece |
Specific gravity: 0.916-0.922
Refractive index: 1.465-1.475
Heavy metals, Method II: 0.001% max
Iodine value: 120 – 141
Free fatty acids :< 2.5 mL of 0.02 N NaOH
Saponification value: 180 – 200
Unsaponifiable matter :< 1.0%
Cottonseed oil: passes
Peroxide: 10.0 max
Fatty acid composition
Palmitate: 7 – 14
Stearate: 1 – 6
Oleate: 19 – 30
Linoleate: 44 – 62
Linolenate: 4 – 11