Abstract 

The Standard specifies the following characteristics of the oil. Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid. Colour: Almost colourless to bluish-green. Odour: Characteristic, recalling that of whole pepper. Relative density at 20/20 °C: 0,870 - 0,890. Refractive index at 20 °C: 1,4800 - 1,4920. Optical rotation at 20 °C: Range from - 16 to + 4 . Miscibility with 95 % (V/V) ethanol at 20 °C: 1 : 3. Ester value: Maximum 11.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 1979-09
  • Edition : 1
    Number of pages : 2
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 54
    Essential oils
  • ICS :
    71.100.60
    Essential oils

Life cycle

A standard is reviewed every 5 years



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