MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Coconut Oil - Fractionated

Botanical Name:            

Cocos nucifera

Synonyms:

Palma cocos

INCI Name:

C8 – C10 Triglycerides

CAS #:                           

8001-31-8

Country of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, coconut

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to deep yellow liquid

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.930 – 0.950 @°C

Refractive Index:

1.440 – 1.450 @°C

Melting Point:

24 – 37 °C

% Unsaponifiables:

<0.3 %

Saponification Value:

310 – 340   

Iodine Value:

<2 %

Peroxide Value:

<0.1 %

Total Saturated:

100 %

Caprylic Acid:

55 – 75

Capric Acid:

24 – 45

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds/kernels followed by fractionation to remove unsaturated constituents 

Constituents:

Caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic acids

 

Shelf-Life:

 

6 to 12 months.

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  220 °C (DIN ISO2592)

 

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 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: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial and Bulk Use:

Gloves and overall.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 8th April 2008

 

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: Coconut Oil – Fractionated

Product No: 15029

Batch No: 15029-A08

                                       -B08

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to deep yellow liquid

Complies

Odor:                               

Characteristic odor

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.930 – 0.950 (DIN 51757)

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.440 – 1.450 (DIN 51423)

Complies

Melting Point:

24 – 37 °C

Complies

% Unsaponifiables:

<0.3 % (DGF C-III 1a)

Complies

Saponification Value:

310 – 340 (DGF C-V-3) 

Complies