Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Clear, light yellow to golden yellow liquid |
Odor |
Mild, neutral, characteristic of sunflower seeds |
Taste |
Light, pleasant, and slightly nutty |
Density |
0.918 – 0.923 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Viscosity |
48 – 50 mPa·s at 40°C |
Refractive Index |
1.466 – 1.469 at 40°C |
Melting Point |
-17 to -20°C |
Boiling Point |
> 300°C (decomposes before boiling) |
Flash Point |
316°C (approx.) |
Smoke Point |
225°C (refined), 107°C (unrefined) |
Color (Lovibond) |
Max 15Y/1.5R (refined oil) |
Acid Value |
≤ 0.6 mg KOH/g (refined) |
Peroxide Value |
≤ 10 meq O2/kg (refined) |
Iodine Value |
110 – 143 (high unsaturation level) |
Saponification Value |
188 – 194 mg KOH/g |
Moisture Content |
≤ 0.1% (refined) |