Specification | Parameters |
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Odor | Characteristic odor |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
Relative density | 0.957 – 0.961 @25°C |
Refractive index | 1.480 – 1.650 @25°C |
Free fatty acid | 3.5% |
Iodine value | 83-88 |
Unsaponifiables | 0.5 % |
Saponification value | 176 – 187 |
Parameter | Result |
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Total saturated | 1.6-5.3 |
Total Monounsaturated | 83-98.6 |
Total Polyunsaturated | 5 – 7.5 |
Palmitic acid | 2 - 10 |
Linolenic acid | 5 – 7 |
Stearic acid | 1 – 2 |
Oleic acid | 3 – 7 |
Ricinoleic acid | 80 - 91 |
Extraction method | Cold-pressed of the seeds / kernels. |