Description :

Snow white translucent soft Odorless, Tasteless.

Solubility :

Insoluble in water and alcohol.  Soluble in chloroform, solvent either   And light petroleum.

Melting Range ^o C :           

Between 44 to 56.

U. V. absorption of 1 cm Layer of 0.05% w/v  Soln. In ISO- octane at 290 n m.

Extinction, E=0.04 to 0.1 (Limit Max. 0.5)

Acidity or Alkalinity :           

Passes the test as per B. P.

Fixed Oil, Flat & Rosin. :           

Complies with the B. P. Test.

Foreign Organic matter :           

No acrid odor on heating

Sulfated Ash  :          

0.05% (Limit max 0.1%)

Between 175 to 200(Limit 100 to 300)

Yellow coloring matter  :

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ADDITIONAL TESTS

Specific Gravity at 60^oC :          

0.81 to 0.83

Volatile Matter :          

0.6 to 0.8%

Organic Acid :           

Passes the test.

Bleeding Number :

Maximum 28 mm (Limit-max 30 mm).

Carbonisable impurities :           

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