NS EN ISO 3596-1 : 1ED 2000

National foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definition
4 Principle
5 Reagents
6 Apparatus
7 Sampling
8 Preparation of the test sample
9 Procedure
10 Expression of results
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) Method using nine hexane extractions
Annex B (informative) Results of interlaboratory tests
Table B.2
Table B.3

Defines the reference method using diethyl ether extraction for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. Not applicable to waxes and moreover gives approximate results with certain fats of high unsaponifable matter content, for example with fats derived from marine animals.