Appearance

Brilliantly clear & free from

Suspended matter.

M.I.V.

0.25% max.

F.F.A. (As Oleic)

0.75% max.

Acid Value      

1.50 max.

R.I @ 40 deg C                      

1.470 – 1.481

Relative density @ 30 deg C

0.954 – 0.960 gm/ml

Saponification Value

177 - 187

Unsaponifiable matter

0.50 % Max.

Hydroxyl Value

160 - 168

Iodine Value

82- 90

Peroxide Value

4.00 Max.

Colour in 5.25” cell

20 Y  2 R Max.

Optical Rotation

+3.0° –  + 6.0°                        

Absorption ( 268 – 270nm)

Max. 1.75 ( 1% Solution W/V in 96% ehanol)