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TEST
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METHOD
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RANGE
|
|
Specific gravity @ 25°C
|
USP
|
0.917-0.922
|
|
Iodine value
|
USP
|
6 - 11
|
|
Saponification value
|
USP
|
250 - 264
|
|
Unsaponifiable matter
|
USP
|
<1.5%
|
|
Peroxide value
|
USP
|
<5 meq/kg
|
|
Free fatty acid
|
AOCS Ca 5a-40
|
0.1% Max
|
|
Melting range (  C)
|
AOCS Cc2-38
|
23.5 - 27
|
|
Color Gardner
|
AOCS Td la-64
|
4 max
|
|
Appearance
|
White to pale yellow solid to semi-solid, lard-like fat
|
|
|
Odor
|
Bland, odorless
|
|
|
TYPICAL FATTY ACID COMPOSITION (%)
|
|
C8:0
|
5 - 9
|
C16:0
|
8 - 11
|
|
C10:0
|
4 - 10
|
C18:0
|
1 - 4
|
|
C12:0
|
44 - 52
|
C18:1
|
5 - 8
|
|
C14:0
|
13 - 21
|
C18:2
|
0 - 2.5
|
Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed at all times. |
