Parameter |
Specification |
Appearance |
Clear, bright, and light yellow liquid |
Odor |
Odorless or characteristic bland smell |
Taste |
Bland, free from rancidity |
Moisture and Volatile Matter |
Max 0.1% |
Refractive Index (at 40°C) |
1.466 – 1.470 |
Specific Gravity (at 25°C) |
0.915 – 0.925 |
Iodine Value |
120 – 141 |
Saponification Value |
189 – 195 |
Acid Value |
Max 0.6 mg KOH/g |
Peroxide Value |
Max 10 meq/kg |
Color (Lovibond 5¼” Cell) |
Max 2.0 Red, Max 20.0 Yellow |
Flash Point |
Min 250°C |
Smoke Point |
232°C – 238°C |
Shelf Life |
12 months (under proper storage) |