Ricinoleic Acid

Parameters

Values

Appearance

Yellowish, Viscous, Liquid

M.I.V.

0.50% Max.

F.F.A. (as Oleic)

1.00% Max.

Acid Value

2.00 Max.

Iodine Value (WIJS)

82 - 90

Saponification Value

177 - 185

Hydroxyl Value

158 - 163

Refractive Index @ 40^oC

1.4700 - 1.4740

Specific Gravity @ 0^oC

0.970 - 0.978

Specific Gravity @ 30^oC

0.954 - 0.960

Specific Gravity @ 154^oC

0.865 - 0.875

Unsaponifiable Matter

1.00% Max.

Color On Lovibond In 1" Cel

25.0 Unit Max. (Regular)

Expressed As (Y + 5R)

20.0 Unit Max. (Special)

Viscosity @ 20^oC

950 Cp

Sr.

No.

Properties

Specifications

1.

Appearance

White Colour Flakes

2.

Acid Value

3.0 Max.

3.

Iodine Value

5.0 Max.

4.

Melting Point

85-88°C

5.

Saponification Value

176-186

6.

Hydroxyl Value

154-175

7.

Colour Gardner (G)

3G Max.