|
Specification of Dewaxed
Lemon
| Acid Value |
(DAB 9) |
65-80 |
| Ester Value |
(DAB 9) |
125-160 |
| Saponification Value |
(DAB 9) |
190-230 |
| Melting Range |
(DAB 9) |
65ºC-85ºC |
| Wax Content: |
(USP XXI) |
0.20% max. |
| Moisture: |
|
2% max. |
| Insolubility in Hot Alcohol |
|
0.10% max. |
| Rosin Content |
|
Nil |
| Orpiment |
|
Nil |
| Arsenic |
|
1.5 PPM max. |
| Heavy Metals as Pb |
|
10 PPM max. |
| Colour Index |
(Gardner in 20% Ethanol Solution) |
14-15 |
| (Lovibond in 20% Ethanol Solution) |
6.00-6.50 |
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