PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:
Chemical Specifications | |
Parameters | |
Specific Gravity (25°C) | 0.912 – 0.920 |
Free fatty acids | < 2,0 ml of 0,02 N NaOH |
Refractive Index (40°C) | 1,462 – 1,464 |
Iodine Value | 84 – 100 |
Saponification Value | 185 – 195 |
Cottonseed Oil | Absent |
Heavy Metals Method II | < 0,001% |
Rancidity | passes |
Solidification range of F/A | 26 – 30 |
Unsaponifiable matter | < 1,5% |
Colour | Pale Yellow, bright & clear oily liquid. |
Flavour and Odour | Bland, Almost odourless |
Fatty Acid Composition | |
Parameters | |
C14:0 | < 0.2 |
C16:0 | 6 – 15.5 |
C16:1 | < 1.0 |
C18:0 | 1.3 – 6.5 |
C18:1 | 36 – 72 |
C18:2 | 13 – 45 |
C18:3 | < 2.0 |
C20:0 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
C20:1 | 0.5 – 2.1 |
C20:4 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
C22:0 | 1.5 – 4.8 |
C24:0 | 1.0 – 2.5 |
Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed at all times. However, oil sold as NF is guaranteed to meet the NF monograph.