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

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: November 18, 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: Coconut Oil

Product No: 15007

lot# 15007-A24, B24, C24, D24

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear ( when liquid)

White ( when solid)

Complies

Odor:                              

None

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.908 – 0.921 @°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.448 – 1.450 @°C

Complies

Melting Point:

24 – 37 °C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

<1 meq/kg

Complies (0.25)

Saponification Value:

245 – 265 

Complies

Iodine Value:

6 – 11 

Complies (8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Coconut Oil

Product No: 15007

lot# 15007-A25  to 15007-H25

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear ( when liquid)

White ( when solid)

Complies

Odor:                              

None

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.908 – 0.921 @°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.448 – 1.450 @°C

Complies

Melting Point:

24 – 30 °C  (75 – 85 deg. F)

79 deg F (Mettler)

Complies 

Saponification Value:

245 – 265 

Complies

Iodine Value:

6 – 11  (WIJS)

Complies (10.5)

Peroxide Value:

<1 meq/kg

Complies (0.2)