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AOCS Methods

Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6th Edition, 2nd printing

Fats, Oils and Lipid Related Analytical Methods are used in hundreds of laboratories. The 6th Edition, 2nd printing contains 400 methods critical for processing and trading.

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Methods Precision Data

A reference tool that can be used for determining the expected variability in the methods used in your lab. More...

Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Oils, Fats, & Waxes

Formerly Section I of the Method book, this is a reference tool essential for any professional interested in the quality, trade, and authenticity of oils and fats. More..

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Major Subjects

Vegetable oil source materials (Section A)
Oilseed by-products (Section B)
Commercial fats and oils (Section C)
Soap and Synthetic Detergents (Section D)
Glycerin (Section E)
Sulfonated and Sulfated Oils (Section F)
Soapstocks (Section G)
Specifications for Reagents, and Solvents and Apparatus (Section H)
Lecithin (Section J)
Evaluation and Design of Test Methods (Section M)
Official Listing (Section S)
Recommended Practices for Testing Industrial Oils and Derivatives (Section T)
Ce-1h-05 Worksheet (.xls)
Ce-1i-07 Worksheet (.xls)
Ce-1j-07 Worksheet (.xls)
Methods Table of Contents Alphabetical (.pdf)
Methods Table of Contents Numerical (.pdf)
Surplus Methods Table of Contents Alphabetical (.pdf)*

*Surplus Methods are not included with the Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS, 6^th Edition, 2nd printing

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