TITLE:
Physical and Chemical Characterizations of Rubber Latex Cup Bottom Oil
AUTHORS:
Kouassi Konan Edmond, Abolle Abollé, Aketchi Tanoé Lucien, Konan Affoué Tindo Sylvie, Boa David, Yao Kouassi Benjamin
KEYWORDS:
Rubber Latex Cup Bottoms Oil, Density, Viscosity, Characterizations
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology,
Vol.15 No.9,
September
4,
2024
ABSTRACT: Rubber latex is an important economic resource. However, the residues from its harvesting are thrown away, even though they contain lipids that can be recycled. This recovery of the residues from the bottom of the cup requires first and foremost their characterization. The aim of this study is therefore to determine the main physical and chemical characteristics of rubber latex cup bottom oil. Oil’s physical parameters determination shows that it has a density of 951 kg∙m−3, a kinematic viscosity of 48.57 cSt and a water content of 0.0845%. Chemical parameters, meanwhile, indicate that this cup bottom residue has a fat content of 95.96%, an acid number of 2.805 mg KOH/g and an iodine number of 92.42 g I2/100g. Therefore, rubber latex cup bottom oil can be used in the formulation of biofuels, biolubricants, paints, varnishes, alkyd resins, polishing oils, soaps, and insecticides.