MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Sweet Almond Butter

Botanical Name:            

Prunus amygdalus

Synonyms:

Amygdalus communis var dulcis, Amygdalus dulcis, Prunus communis

INCI Name:

Prunus amygdalus (almond sweet) oil (and) hydrogenated almond oil

CAS #:                           

68334-28-1

Country of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Butters, almond

UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s.  with Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F)

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Ivory to off-white color soft solid.

Odor:                               

Characteristic faint typical odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Melting Point:

50 – 60 °C

Solidification Point:

40 – 50 °C

Peroxide Value:

< 5

Acid Value:

< 2

Iodine Value:

60 – 90    

Saponification Value:

175 – 200   

Extraction Method:

Expeller pressed oils from the seeds, which is followed next by the hydrogenation of the almond oil.

Constituents:

Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic,

stearic, oleic, linoleic, a-linoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic, behenic,

erucic acids

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  > 200 °C

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None are known.

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – water spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container away from sources of heat and light. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection:

Safety goggles. Gloves.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 8th May 2006

 

Disclaimer

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

 

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use. The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 


 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Sweet Almond Butter

Product No: 16058

Lot No: 16058-A01

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Ivory to off-white color soft solid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic faint typical odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Melting Point:

50 – 60 °C

Complies

Solidification Point:

40 – 50 °C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

< 5

Complies

Acid Value:

< 2

 

Iodine Value:

60 – 90     

 

Saponification Value:

175 – 200