MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Coconut Oil Organic - Refined

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

24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC

 

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Not Applicable. 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 ( 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:

<2 %

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)   Treat as a fat or oil fire. 

Do not use heavy stream of water. Fatty material will float and splatter surrounding area.

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

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None known.

 

8. Accidental Release:

Spillage: Absorb spills with absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

 

9. Ecological Information:

 Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

 

10. Storage and Handling:

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

Avoid strong oxidizing agents.

 

11. First Aid Measures:

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

Inhalation: Not applicable.

Ingestion: Not applicable.

Skin contact: Not applicable.

 

12. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Usually none needed.

 

13. Disposal considerations:

Dispose in accordance with federal, provincial and local environmental regulations.

 

14. Transportation:

Not available.

 

15. Other Regulations:

WHMIS classification: n/a

 

 

16. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: March 1, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Coconut Oil Organic - Refined

Product No: 51012

 

Lot No:  51012-A04, B04

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear (when liquid)

White (when Solid)

Complies

Odor:                              

None

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Free Fatty Acid (%):

<1%  (Ca5a-40)

0.04 %

Peroxide Value:

<2 meq/kg (Cd8b)

0.0 meq/kg

Saponification Value:

245 – 265 

251.2

Iodine Value:

6 – 11  (Cd1-25)

7.5

Manufacture Date:

 

Exp. Date:

Oct 2009

 

Oct 2012