Pilchard oil
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Description
A pale yellow fish oil obtained from a small herring-like fish, Sardina pilchardus, native to southern Europe. Pilchard oil is used in soap, paints, and dressing leather.
Synonyms and Related Terms
aceite de sardina (Esp.); sardine oil
Risks
- Combustible.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Saponification value = 186-189.6
- Density = 0.931-0.933 g/ml
- Refractive Index = 1.4751