This standard specifies two methods for the determination, by drying, of the moisture and volatile matter content of animal or vegetable fats and oils:
— Method A, using a sand bath or hotplate;
— Method B, using a drying oven.
Method A is applicable to all fats and oils.
Method B is applicable only to non-drying fats and oils with an acid value less than 4. Under no circumstances should lauric oils be analysed by this method.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 15687 Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils — Preparation of Test Sample (GB/T 15687-2008, ISO 661:2003, IDT)
