Physical properties
Refractive index:1.465-1.475 at 40 deg. C
Density:0.91-0.92 g/cm3 at 20 deg. C
Volatile matter: Max.0.07 % at 105 deg. C
Taste : Excellent
Odor : None – not sensed
Appearance: No residue at 40 deg. C
Cold test: Min.48 hours at 0 deg. C
Colour: Max.1.2 red, lovibond tintometer 5/20 inch
Chemical specifications
Peroxide:0.2 meq/KG. Of oil
% soap:0.0005
% unsaponifiable matter: Max.0.12
Impurities: None
% saturated fat(-ty acids):8-12
% unsaturated fat(-ty acids):87-91
%free fatty acids (ffa): Max 0.1
% ash (*): Max.0.05
Saponification value:190.32 koh/g. Of oil
Iodine value:134.13 (wijs-hanus method)
Feeding energy:900kcal
Iron : < 0.02 mg/lt
Fatty acid composition :
C14:0 :0.06 C16:0 :5.77 C18:0 :4.1 C18:1 :27.3
