REFINED SUNFLOWER OIL SPECIFICATIONS International trade standards for Refined, Deodorized, and Winterized Sunflower Oil (Grade A) typically align with Codex Alimentarius (CXS 210-1999) and EU regulations.
1. Technical & Chemical Specifications
ParameterStandard Value / LimitTest Method Reference
AppearanceClear and bright, no sedimentOrganoleptic
Odor & FlavorBland, odorless, neutral tasteOrganoleptic
Specific Gravity (20^\circ\text{C})0.916 – 0.923 \text{ kg/L}ISO 6883
Refractive Index (40^\circ\text{C})1.467 – 1.469ISO 6320
Free Fatty Acid (FFA)Max 0.1\% (as Oleic Acid)ISO 660 / Acid Value \le 0.6 mg KOH/g
Peroxide ValueMax 1.0 – 2.0 \text{ meq O}_2\text{/kg}ISO 3960 (At time of loading)
Iodine Value (Wijs)110 – 144 \text{ g I}_2/100\text{g}ISO 3961
Saponification Value188 – 194 \text{ mg KOH/g}ISO 3657
Moisture & VolatilesMax 0.05\% – 0.1\%ISO 662
Unsaponifiable MatterMax 1.5\%ISO 3596
Color (Lovibond 5¼” cell)Max 1.5 Red / 15 YellowISO 15305
Winter Test (Cold Test)Minimum 24 hours at 0^\circ\text{C}Clear / No cloudiness
Smoke PointMin 225^\circ\text{C} – 232^\circ\text{C}Standard Open Cup
Packaging TypeUnit Weight (Net)Case ConfigurationEst. Cartons per 20ft FCLNet Cargo Weight
PET Bottle1 Liter (~0.92 kg)12 or 15 bottles / Carton~1,450 Cartons~18.0 MT
PET Bottle3 Liter (~2.76 kg)6 bottles / Carton~1,370 Cartons~19.0 MT
PET / Jerry Can5 Liter (~4.60 kg)4 bottles / Carton~990 Cartons~18.2 MT
Jerry Can / Tin10 Liter (~9.20 kg)1 can / Single loose load~2,000 – 2,200 Cans~19.5 MT
Jerry Can / Tin20 Liter (~18.40 kg)1 can / Single loose load