Specific gravity | USP | 0.916-0.922 |
Refractive index | USP | 1.465-1.475 |
Heavy metals, Method II | USP | 0.001% max |
Iodine value | USP | 120 - 141 |
Free fatty acids | USP | < 2.5 mL of 0.02 N NaOH |
Peroxide | USP | 10.0 max |
Fatty acid composition | USP | |
C16:0 | 7 - 14 | |
C18:0 | 1 - 6 | |
C18:1 | 19 - 30 | |
C18:2 | 44 - 62 | |
C18:3 | 4 - 11 |
Color Gardner | AOCS Td la-64 | 4 max |
Appearance | Greenish-yellow, bright & clear oily liquid | |
Flavor and Odor | Bland, almost odorless | |
Typical peroxide value | USP | < 1.0 meq/kg |