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Organoleptic Properties |
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Botanical Name |
Persea americana |
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Appearance |
Oily liquid |
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Colour |
Pale yellow to yellow to greenish color liquid |
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Odor |
Mild characteristic odor |
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Physico - Chemical Properties |
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Standard |
Results |
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Refractive Index at 250C |
1.4605– 1.475 |
1.4723 |
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Specific gravity at 250C |
0.885 – 0.930 |
0.921 |
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Acid Value |
NMT 1 mg KOH/g oil |
0.12 |
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Iodine Value |
68 – 130 |
116.2 |
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Peroxide Value |
Max 10.0 |
5.28 |
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Moisture |
Max 0.5% |
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Saponification value |
182 – 202 |
194 |
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Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in Alcohol and completely miscible with light petroleum. |
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Storage |
In well fitted container, in cool and dark place |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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