Specification
| Acid Value | (DAB 9) | 65-80 |
| Ester Value | (DAB 9) | 125-160 |
| Saponification Value | (DAB 9) | 190-230 |
| Melting Range | (DAB 9) | 65ºC-85ºC |
| Wax Content | (USP XXI) | 0.20% max. |
| Moisture | - | 2% max. |
| Insolubility in Hot Alcohol | - | 0.10% max. |
| Rosin Content | Nil | |
| Orpiment | - | Nil |
| Arsenic | 1.5 PPM max. | |
| Heavy Metals as Pb | 10 PPM max. | |
| Colour Index | (Gardner in 20% Ethanol Solution) | 15.5-17 |
| Colour Index | (Lovibond in 20% Ethanol Solution) | 6.50-7.50 |