Soybean Oil USP
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as clear, pale yellow liquid. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
Identity by Fatty Acid Composition Identity by Triglyceride Profile |
| Refractive Index | Between 1.465 and 1.475 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.916-0.922 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. Miscible with ether and with chloroform. |
| Alkaline impurities | Not more than 0.1 mL of 0.01 N hydrochloric acid is required |
| Acid Value | Not more than 0.3 |
| Peroxide Value | Not more than 10.0 |
| Fatty Acid Composition
1) C<14, DB0 2) C14, Myristic acid 3) C16, Palmitic acid 4) C16, Palmitoleic acid 5) C18, Stearic acid 6) C18, Oleic acid 7) C18, linoleic acid 8) C18, linolenic acid 9) C20, arachidic acid 10) C20, eicosenoic acid 11) C22, behenic acid 12) C22, DB1 13) C24, DB0 |
Not more than 0.1 Not more than 0.2 Between 9.0-13.0 Not more than 0.3 Between 2.5-5.0 Between 17.0-30.0 Between 48.0-58.0 Between 5.0-11.0 Not more than 1.0 Not more than 1.0 Not more than 1.0 Not more than 0.3 Not more than 0.5 |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the requirement |
| Sterol Composition
Brassicasterol |
Not more than 0.3% |
| Water | Not more than 0.1% |
| Unsaponifiables | Not more than 1.5% |
| Bacterial Endotoxin | less than 5 IU/g |
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.
