CHARACTERISTICS AND REQUIREMENTS: The soap pellets shall have the following physical and chemical characteristics and must meet Industry Standards of moisture, free alkalinity or acidity, salt and glycerin levels. Physical Shape Pellets Structure RCOO Na in which R=C8-C20 Type Derived from 85%/15% blend of BEEF tallow fatty acids*/vegetable oil fatty acids *Note – Tallow MUST BE 100% BEEF, Pork tallow will be unacceptable. Titer of mix fatty acids, derived from this soap 36-39 Acid value of mixed fatty acids derived from this soap 212-220 Iodine value of mixed fatty acids, derived from this soap 40-50 Color White Odor Agreeable, rancid – free pH (1% solution) Approximately 9.5 – 10.5 Weight Since pellets are purchased on a net weight basis, moisture content must be within the following specified range. Water 10-15% Free Alkali (% by wt. as NaOH) Maximum 0.1% Free Fatty Acid (% by wt. as Oleic) None Sodium Chloride (% by wt.) Maximum 0.7% Glycerin (% by wt.) Maximum 9% Anhydrous Soap content Including Glycerine/Sorbitol (% by wt) Minimum 83% PACKAGING – 50-LB. BAG SPECIFICATIONS FOR MACHINE PROCESSING: Size 50 lb. bag, 40 bags per skid (pallet) Weight Up to 2,000 Pounds per pallet Bags Bags Must be Stretch-Wrapped on 48" x 40" 4-Way, Hardwood Grocery Type Re-Useable Pallets to Prevent Moisture Loss. Secure Transport Truckload of Pellets Must be Secured in Such Way as to Prevent Shifting or Tipping During Transport to Delivery Point. Note: Current Supplier Uses Airbags to Secure Loads. Item Code EB010: To be Referenced on Packaging Pallet and Invoicing.
