Neem-oil - WDRA
Neem Oil
Commodity Code - 924
Commodity Name - Neem Oil
Commodity scientific Name - Azadirachta indica
General Characteristics
• The material shall be obtained from clean and sound kernels or depulped seeds of Neem plant, Azadirachta indica family Meliaceae.
• It shall be clear and free from adulterants, sediment, suspended and other foreign matter, separated water and added coloring substances.
Requirements for Neem kernel oil and Depulped Neem seed oil
| S. No. | Characteristic | Neem kernel oil | Depulped Neem seed oil | Method of Test (Ref to CL No.) In IS: 548(PART-I)-1964* |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 1. | Moisture and insoluble impurities, percent by mass, Max | 0.3 | 0.5 | 5&6 |
| 2. | Colour in a half inch cell expressed as Y + 5R, not deeper than | 45 | 55 | 13 |
| 3. | Refractive index at 40°C | 1.4615 | 1.4705 | 10 |
| 4. | Saponification value | 180-205 | 175-200 | 15 |
| 5. | Iodine value (Wij,) | Iodine value (Wij,) 65-80 | 65-80 | 14 |
| 6. | Acid value, Max | 15 | 20 | 7 |
| 7. | Unsaponifiable matter, percent by mass, max | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 8. | Titre °C, Min | 36 | 36 | 12 |
*Methods of sampling and test for oils and fats: Part I Methods of sampling, physical and chemical tests ( revised ) •
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Initial Validity of e NWR | 12 Months |
| Extension of e NWR Validity | 06 Months |
| Number of Extensions | 02 (2X6 months) |
| Weight Tolerance | NA |
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