REFINED SOYBEAN OIL SPECIFICATION
TEST METHOD RANGE
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
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
