MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Avocado Oil

Botanical Name:            

Persea americana var americana

Synonyms:

Persea gratissima, Persea persea, Laurus persea, Persea leiogyna

INCI Name:

Persea gratissima (avocado) oil

CAS #:                           

8024-32-6

County of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, avocado (mixed triglycerides)

NFPA:  Fire 1,               Toxicity 0,                        Reactivity 0                          

HMIS:  Health 0,           Flammability 1,                Reactivity 0

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.910 – 0.925 @°C

Refractive Index:

1.460 – 1.480 @°C

Free Fatty Acids:

<0.2 %

% Unsaponifiables:

<3.0 %

Saponification Value:

180 – 195

Iodine Value:

75 – 95

Peroxide Value:

4 meq/kg

Total Saturated:

4.5 – 15.6

Total Monounsaturated:

60.1 – 87.6

Total Polyunsaturated:

10 – 21

Palmitic Acid:

4 – 10

Stearic Acid:

0.5 – 3

Oleic Acid:

60 – 80

Linoleic Acid:

10 – 20

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds/kernels.

Constituents:

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

oleic, linoleic, a-linoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic, behenic, erucic acids

Shelf-Life:

 

More than 1 year.

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  >500 °C

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None 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, sand and dry chemicals.

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

Storage: Store in cool, dark place in tightly closed container. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

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

Inhalation: Not applicable.

Ingestion: Not applicable.

Skin contact: Not applicable.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial and Bulk Use:

None needed.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: November 17, 2009.

 

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, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation. 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: Avocado Oil

Product No: 15003                                                                        

Lot No:  15003-A23,

                                  -B23                                                                

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid

Complies

Odor:                               

Characteristic odor

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.910 – 0.925 @°C

Complies

Free Fatty Acids:

<0.1 %

Complies

% Unsaponifiables:

<3.0 %

Complies

Saponification Value:

180 – 195

Complies

Iodine Value:

75 – 95

Complies

Peroxide Value:

4 meq/kg

Complies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Avocado Oil

Product No: 15003                                                                        

Lot No:  15003-A24, B24                                       

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.910 – 0.925 @°C

Complies

Free Fatty Acids:

<0.2 %

Complies

% Unsaponifiables:

<3.0 %

Complies

Saponification Value:

180 – 195

Complies

Iodine Value:

75 – 95

Complies (87)

Peroxide Value:

6 meq/kg

Complies