General informations:
rapeseed methyl ester is a grade of the methyl ester of rapeseed oil.
Rapeseed methyl ester thus belongs to the group of fatty acid methyl esters.
Distilled rapeseed methyl ester is almost insoluble in water.
Melting temperature -10 C°
Boiling temperature >150°C
Flash point 180 °C
Data on the C-chain distribution for rapeseed methyl ester:
- C12: 0 - 2 % (m/m).
- C14: 0 - 2 %
- C16: 4 - 20 %
- C18: 0 - 5 %
- C18:1: 50 - 70 %
- C18:2: 15 - 25 %
- C18:3: 0 - 15 %
C-chain distribution not specified and these values (based on analyses of existing product) are for information only.
Product Specification:
Chemical name: |
fatty acid methyl ester |
Appearance: |
liquid |
Glycerine: |
max 0,25 % |
acid value: |
max 0,5 mg KOH/g |
Moisture: |
max 500 ppm |
Density: |
0,86-0,9 |
Packing: |
Drums, bulk |
Einecs-No.: |
267-015-4 |
Product categories: |
, |
This data is only for your information purposes and does
not imply a guarantee for a certain application.
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