Description
Linseed Oil, botanically known as Linum Usitatissimum, is a reddish-yellow liquid known for its high-quality and purity. It has a color on the Lovibond scale of 10 max in a 0.25 cell (Y + 10 R), ensuring its high standard. The specific gravity at 20°C ranges from 0.915 to 0.932, with a refractive index of 1.480 to 1.485 at 20°C. The iodine value is a minimum of 175, and the saponification value ranges from 184 to 194 MGKOH/g. The acid value is a maximum of 0.5, and the moisture, impurities, and volatile matter (M.I.V) is a maximum of 0.2%. Linseed Oil is slightly soluble in ethanol (96 percent) and miscible with light petroleum.
Benefits:
Linseed Oil is highly valued for its emollient and healing properties, making it a popular choice in skincare and haircare products. Its high content of omega-3 fatty acids provides additional benefits, such as promoting heart health and reducing inflammation. Linseed Oil is also beneficial in industrial applications, such as in paints, varnishes, and as a wood finish.
For optimal preservation, store this product in a well-fitted container, away from light and heat, ensuring a shelf life of 24 months from the manufacturing date.
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Linseed Oil |
| Botanical Name | Linum Usitatissimum |
| Appearance | Reddish yellow liquid |
| Colour on Lovibond Scale | 10 Max in 0.25 cell {Y + 10 R} |
| Specific Gravity @20°C | 0.915 – 0.932 |
| Refractive Index @20°C | 1.480 – 1.485 |
| Iodine Value | 175 Min |
| Acid Value | 0.5 Max |
| Saponification Value | 184 – 194 |
| M.I.V | Max 0.2 % |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol (96 percent) Miscible with light petroleum |
| Storage | In well fitted container in cool and dark place |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months { 2 years from date of Manufacturing } |
