Soybean Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the soya plant Glycine soja
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
Saponification value USP 180 - 200
Unsaponifiable matter USP < 1.0%
Cottonseed oil USP passes
Peroxide USP 10.0 max
Fatty acid composition USP: palmitate C16:0 7 - 14 stearate C18:0 1 - 6 oleate C18:1 19 - 30 linoleate C18:2 44 - 62 linolenate 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 26 < 1.0 meq/kg
Product Informations
Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed at all times. However, oil sold as USP is guaranteed to meet the USP monograph.