| Appearance | : | white crystal / flakes |
| Molecular weight | : | 180.24 |
| Melting range°c | : | 48 – 63 |
| Boiling point °c(at 745 mm Hg) | : | 268.9 |
| Flash point °c (open cup) | : | 130°c |
| Purity | : | 99.0% min |
| Heavy metals as Pb (ppm max) | : | 10 |
| Arsenic (ppm max) | : | 3 |
| Solubility gm / 100 gm Solvent @ 20°c |
: | Soyabean oil > 30 Acetone > 25 Ether > 25 Solvent @ 20°c Cotton seed oil > 30 Water – nil Methanol > 10 Propylene glycol > 40 |
User
- Preservation
- Edible oils
- Fats
- Meat products
- Flavours
- Cosmetics
- Vitamins
- Waxes
- Essential oils
- Tallow
- Sausage,
- Chewing gum base
- Potatoes & cereals
- food packaging material