ISO 3140 specifies certain characteristics of the essential oil of sweet orange expressed [Citrus sinensis (L.)] with a view to facilitating the assessment of its quality.
ISO 3140 on essential oil of sweet orange expressed applies for:
Essential oil of sweet orange expression helps end-users or dealers to verify the authenticity of essential oil and whether it has been mixed with adulterants or contaminants.
ISO 3140 aids in identifying the various constituents in an essential oil and lists how much of each constituent is present as a percentage that will help in maintaining the quality of the essential oil.
ISO 3140 gives specifications for safety reasons, transport companies, insurance companies, and people in charge of safety services require information on the flashpoints of sweet which in most cases are flammable products.
BS ISO 3140:2019 replaces the fourth edition (ISO 3140:2011), which has been technically revised.
BS ISO 3140:2019 comparison with the previous edition ISO 3140:2011, the following technical modifications have been made:
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