NEOBEE M-5 USP EP - STEPAN

NEOBEE M-5 USP EP - STEPAN is a caprylic/capric triglyceride derived from glycerol sourced from vegetable oils and medium-chain fatty acids from coconut and palm kernel oils. It serves as a fat source in specialized nutritional products, a carrier for flavors, vitamins, essential oils, and colors, and a moisture barrier. It also acts as a clouding agent, mineral oil alternative, and anti-foaming agent.
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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications
  • Fat source in a variety of specialized nutritional products
  • Carrier for flavors, vitamins, essential oils and colors
  • Moisture barrier
  • Clouding agent for beverage
  • Mineral oil alternative for a variety of applications including release agent and polishing agent
  • Anti-foaming agent

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Bland
Appearance
Clear, water white liquid
Flavor
Bland
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
AOM (at 100°C)500hrs-
Viscosity (at 40°C)14.9cSt
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Fat100.0g/100g-
Saturated Fat100.0g/100g-
Calories (from fat)680Kcal/100g-
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g/100g-
Trans Fat0.0g/100g-
Protein0.0g/100gDumas (6.25)
Poly Unsaturated Fat0g/100g-
Total Carbohydrate0.0g/100g-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Triglycerides, Mixed Decanoate and Octanoate Content90 - 100%
Water Contentmax. 0.1%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Watermax. 0.1%-
Acid Valuemax. 0.1mg KOH/g-
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic)max. 0.05%-
Arsenic Contentmax. 0.5--
Ash Contentmax. 0.1--
Peroxidemax. 0.5meq/kg-
Chromium Contentmax. 0.05--
Colormax. 100APHA, ASTM D1209
Colormax. 3-Gardner
Colormax. 0.4 (R)-Lovibond
Colormax. 10 (Y)-Lovibond
Caproic Acidmax. 2%-
Caprylic Acid65.0 - 80.0%-
Capric Acid23 - 33%-
Caprylic And Capric Acidmin. 95%-
Lauric Acidmax. 3%-
Myristic Acidmax. 1%-
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5--
Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 0.5--
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 5mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 13-60
Coppermax. 0.05--
Nickel Contentmax. 0.1--
Heavy Metals (as Lead)max. 10--
Leadmax. 0.1--
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.440 - 1.452--
Saponification Number340 - 358mg KOH/g-
Viscosity (at 19.9 - 20.1°C)25 - 33--
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.930 - 0.960
Tin Contentmax. 0.1--
Microbiology Activitymax. 100--
Alkaline Impurities (of max.0.01 HCl)0.15mL USP

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

NEOBEE M-5 USP EP - STEPAN is available in drum, tote and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage Information

It is recommended that NEOBEE M-5 be stored in the original unopened containers at temperatures not exceeding 32°C (90°F). The recommended retest date for NEOBEE M-5 is three years from the date of manufacture, assuming that the product is unopened and stored under recommended storage conditions. It is recommended that storage temperatures should not exceed 32°C (90°F) for best long-term performance. Normal safety precautions should be employed when handing NEOBEE M-5.