Test |
Specification...BP |
Characters |
It occurs as clear, yellowish or brownish, oily liquid. |
Identification
Test A
Test B
Test C |
(a) It complies with the test for Acid Value
(b) It complies with the test for Iodine Value
(c) It complies with the test for composition of fatty acids |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and with methylene chloride. |
Appearance of solution |
The substance to be examined is not more intensely colored than reference solution Y1 or BY1 |
Relative density |
About 0.892 |
Acid value |
195 to 204 |
Iodine value |
89 to 105. |
Peroxide value |
Not more than 10.0. |
Total Ash |
Not more than 0.1% |
Composition of Fatty acids
a) Myristic acid
b) Palmitic acid
c) Palmitoleic acid
d) Stearic acid
e) Oleic acid
f) Linoleic acid
g) Linolenic acid
Fatty acids of chain length greater than C18 |
a) Not more than 5.0%
b) Not more than 16.0%
c) Not more than 8.0%
d) Not more than 6.0%
e) 65.0% to 88.0%
f) Not more than 18.0%
g) Not more than 4.0%
Not more than 4.0% |
Assay |
Not less than 65.0% and not more than 88.0% of C18H34O2 |
Test |
Specification...FCC |
Characters |
It occurs as colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid
when freshly prepared, but upon exposure to air it gradually
absorbs oxygen and darkens. |
Solubility |
It is practically insoluble in water, but is miscible with alcohol,
with ether, and with fixed and volatile oils. |
Acid Value |
Between 196 and 204. |
Iodine Value |
Between 83 and 103. |
Lead |
Not more than 0.1 mg/kg. |
Residue on Ignition |
Not more than 0.01%. |
Saponification Value |
Between 196 and 206. |
Titer (Solidification Point) |
Not above 10°. |
Unsaponifiable Matter |
Not more than 2.0%. |
Water |
Not more than 0.4%. |
Test |
Specification...USP |
Characters |
It occurs as a colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid |
Identification
Test A
Test B |
Infrared Absorption
Specified test |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water. Miscible with alcohol, with chloroform, with ether, with benzene, and with fixed and volatile oils |
Content of fatty acids |
The sum of these fatty acids should be not more than 4.0%. |
>Congealing temperature |
Between 10O and 16O |
Acid value |
Between 196 and 204 |
Iodine value |
between 85 and 105 |
Residue on ignition |
Not more than 0.01% |
Peroxide value |
Not more than 10.0 |
Water determination |
Not more than 0.4% |
Minerals acids |
Specified Test. |
Residual solvents |
Meets the requirements. |
Assay |
Not less than 65% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
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