GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Corn Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from the embryo of Zea mays Linne (Fam. Gramineae).
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TEST
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METHOD
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RANGE
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Specific gravity @ 25°C
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USP
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0.914-0.921
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Iodine value
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USP
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102 - 130
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Saponification value
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USP
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187 - 193
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Free fatty acids
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USP
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< 2.0 mL of 0.02 N NaOH
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Peroxide value
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USP
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5 meq/kg max
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Unsaponifiable matter
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USP
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<1.5%
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Color Gardner
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AOCS Td la-64
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5 max
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Appearance
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Golden yellow, bright & clear oily liquid
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Odor
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Bland, odorless
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Because of natural variations in oilseed crops, chemical and physical constants cannot be guaranteed at all times. How-ever,oil sold as NF is guaranteed to meet the NF monograph
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