ISO 3061:1979

Oil of black pepper

OVERVIEW

The Standard specifies the following characteristics of the oil. Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid. Colour: Almost colourless to bluish-green. Odour: Characteristic, recalling that of whole pepper. Relative density at 20/20 °C: 0,870 - 0,890. Refractive index at 20 °C: 1,4800 - 1,4920. Optical rotation at 20 °C: Range from - 16 to + 4 . Miscibility with 95 % (V/V) ethanol at 20 °C: 1 : 3. Ester value: Maximum 11.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Withdrawn - 06 Jan 2026
Edition 1979
No. of Pages 2
ICS Classification 71.100.60 Essential oils
Committee ISO/TC 54
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption ISO