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

Fats, Oils and Lipid Related Analytical Methods

AOCS methods are used in hundreds of laboratories on all six continents. The 6th Edition contains 400 fats, oils and lipid related methods critical for processing and trading.

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)

Methods Table of Contents Alphabetical (.pdf)

Methods Table of Contents Numerical (.pdf)

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..