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- Application Information
Akosoft 36™ is a semisolid fat for use in carrier systems for gelatin capsules, and for topical preparations as base in ointments and creams. Akosoft 36 has a good oxidation stability, which provides final products with excellent shelf life.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid Value max. 0.5 - - Peroxide Value (for shelf life) max. 3 meq/kg - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Flash Point min. 290 °C - Insoluble in Water - - Melting Point 34 - 38 °C - Odor Odorless - - Physical State Solid - - Relative Density (at 25°C) 0.89 - 0.92 g/ml - Vapor Pressure (at 200°C) max. 0.01 mmHg - - Typical Properties - Blown Film Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Storage Temperature 15 - 20 °C - Solid Fat Content (at 40°C) 1 % IUPAC 2.150a Solid Fat Content (at 35°C) 3 % IUPAC 2.150a Solid Fat Content (at 30°C) 7 % IUPAC 2.150a Solid Fat Content (at 20°C) 40 % IUPAC 2.150a Solid Fat Content (at 10°C) 73 % IUPAC 2.150a - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Total Ash Content max. 0.05 % EP 2.4.16 Heavy Metal max. 1 mg/kg AAK Unsaponifiable Matter max. 0.6 % AOCS Ca 6a-40 Saponification Value 240 - 260 mg KOH/g IUPAC 2.202 Hydroxyl Value max. 10 mg KOH/g AOCS Cd 13-60m Slip Melting Point 32 - 36 °C AOCS Cc 3-25 Alkaline Impurities max. 0.15 ml EP Iodine Value max. 3 Wijs IUPAC 2.205 Peroxide Value max. 1.0 meq/kg AOCS Cd 8b-90m Acid Value max. 0.5 mg KOH/g IUPAC 2.201m
Regulatory & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Product Packaging
Drums of 185 kg
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage Conditions
Akosoft 36™ should be stored in dark, dry and odour free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15 - 20°C or below. Lower storage temperature will increase the shelf life.
When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is two years from production date. Within this time Akosoft 36 fulfils the shelf life specification.
- Peroxide value (meq/kg) - max 3
- Acid value - max 0.5