MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Coconut Oil

Botanical Name:            

Cocos nucifera

Synonyms:

Common Name:

Palma cocos

Coconut Oil 76

INCI Name:

Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil

CAS #:                            

8001-31-8

County of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, coconut

Vegetable Oil Triglyceride

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

This product is not a hazardous material under Department of Labour Definitions and contains no hazardous ingredients.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Clear ( when liquid )

White to off white ( when solid )

Odor:                               

None to mild oily-type scent.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.908 – 0.921 @°C

Refractive Index:

1.448 – 1.450 @°C

Melting Point:

24 – 37 °C

% Unsaponifiables:

<1 %

Saponification Value:

245 – 265  

Iodine Value:

6 – 11  

Peroxide Value:

<1 meq/kg

Total Saturated:

70 – 90

Total Monounsaturated:

6 – 10.5

Total Polyunsaturated:

1 – 3.5

Caprylic Acid:

2 – 9

Capric Acid:

5 – 10

Lauric Acid:

44 – 52

Myristic Acid:

15 – 25

Palmitic Acid:

7 – 12

Stearic Acid:

1 – 3

Oleic Acid:

6 – 10 

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds/kernels.

Constituents:

Caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, oleic,

stearic, stearic, a-linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic, erucic acids

 

Shelf-Life:

 

1 year

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  +550 deg. F open cup

 

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: Not applicable.

Ingestion: Not applicable.

Skin contact: Not applicable.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Usually none needed.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: April 22, 2010.

 

Disclaimer

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is obtained from current and reliable sources. The information contained herein is true and to the best of New Directions Aromatics knowledge. Nothing herein should be interpreted as a recommendation to infringe existing patents or violate any laws or regulation. Final determination of the suitability of the material is the sole responsibility of the user.

 

 Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

 

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

 

 The information on the New Directions Aromatics Inc. website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics Inc. as to the fitness for any use. 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. 

 

The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content,

or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

 

Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.  In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Coconut Oil

Product No: 15007

lot# 15007-A32, B32, C32, D32

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear ( when liquid)

White ( when solid)

Complies

Odor:                              

None to mild oily-type scent.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Melting Point:

(Mettler) F Cc18-80

24 – 37 °C  (75.2 – 98.6°F)

  80.3°F

Peroxide Value:

Cd8b

<1 meq/kg

 0.2

Iodine Value:

Cd1-25

6 – 11 

8

Free Fatty Acid %:

Ca5a-40

 

Manufacture Date:

 

Expiry Date:

 

 

 

 

 

<1

 

 

November 2009

 

November 2012

0.03

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Coconut Oil

Product No: 15007

lot# 15007-A33 (-B33, -C33)

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear ( when liquid)

White ( when solid)

Complies

Odor:                              

None to mild oily-type scent.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Melting Point:  

(Mettler) F Cc18-80

 

24 – 30 °C  (75 – 85 deg. F)

 

79.9 deg F

Iodine Value:

6 – 11 

8

Peroxide Value:

<1 meq/kg

0.2

Manufacture Date:

July 2010

 

Expiry Date:

July 2013