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Pharmacopoeial Monographs
Virgin Linseed Oil
TESTS
Acid value ( 2.5.1 )
Maximum 4.5.
Iodine value ( 2.5.4 )
160 to 200.
Peroxide value ( 2.5.5 )
Maximum 15.0.
Saponification value ( 2.5.6 )
188 to 195. Carry out the saponification for 1 h.
Unsaponifiable matter ( 2.5.7 )
Maximum 1.5 per cent, determined on 5.0 g.
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