
| Quality Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Free acidity% m/m expressed in oleic acid | ≤0.5 |
| Peroxide value in milleq. Peroxide oxygen per kg/oil | ≤ 15 |
| Absorbency in ultra-violet at 270 nm | ≤ 0.22 |
| Absorbency in ultra-violet at 232 nm | ≤2.20 |
| -Δ K - | ≤ 0.01 |
| Moisture and volatile matter(% m/m) | ≤ 0.2 |
| Insoluble impurities in light petroleum % m/m | ≤ 0.1 |
Olive Oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and a variety of natural nutrients, easy to be absorbed by skin, clear refreshing nature,
no greasy feeling, is a pure natural skin care and hair care product, is the beauty of the universal oil, its effect can remove dirt
from pores, make skin delicate, gloss, flexibility, can eliminate fine lines and dark skin; hair care effect is good, leave hair soft
and bright, fresh and not greasy.
Uses
Other than it being used in cooking and the health benefits of olive oil, it has many non conventional uses as well.
It helps in taming tangled hair as it moisturises the hair.
It can ease snoring as taking a sip of the oil helps in lubricating the throat muscles.
Silverware, copper ware, and other metals can be given a final rub with olive oil to prevent streaks and tarnish.
For furniture cleaning add a few drops on a cloth and wipe.
Stuck zippers can benefit from a rub of some olive oil on the teeth of the zipper.
It can also help in preventing squeaky hinges when lubricated.
Specification
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Test Term |
Test Method and Unit |
Specification |
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Appearance & odor Specific Gravity Acid Value Moiste and Volatiles Cold test Unsaponifiables Peroxide Value, Iodine value Refractive Index
Fatty Acid Comosition C16:0 Palmitic acid C18:0 Stearic acid C18:1 Oleic acid C18:2 Linoleic acid C18:3 Linolenic acid VE |
------------- 20°C (mgKOH/g) % 0°C, 5.5hours % meq/kg gI/100g 20°C
% % % % % mg/100g |
Clear to light yellow with free odor 0.924~0.934 0.2 Max 0.20 Max clear and transparent 2 10 170-200 1.479~1.480
14-19 0-2 12-23 52-60 3-10 250Min |