MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Cupuacu Butter

Botanical Name:            

Theobroma grandiflorum

Synonyms:

Bubroma grandiflorum, Theobroma macrantha

INCI Name:

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter

CAS #:                           

394236-97-6

Country of Origin:          

Brazil

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Butters, cupuacu

UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s.

Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F)

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Yellowish white solid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Clear Melting Point:

25 – 37 °C

Water Absorption:

200 % min.

Peroxide Value:

5 – 10

Acid Value:

5 – 10

Saponification Value:

180 – 200 

Iodine Value:

30 – 50 

Stigmasterol Content:

10.4

Sitosterol Content:

78.6

Arachidonic Acid Content:

11.0

Oleic Acid Content:

43.9

Palmitic Acid Content:

7.20

Linoleic Acid Content:

4.60

Stearic Acid Content:

30.8

Extraction Method:

Expeller pressed from the seeds.

Constituents:

Palmitate, stearate, oleate, linoleate, arachidate, sitosterol,

stigmasterol

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  150 °C

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None are 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, dry place in tightly closed container away from sources of heat and light. 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 thoroughly.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection:

Safety goggles. Gloves.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 4th July 2007

 

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: Cupuaçu Butter                                                          Lot No: 16038-A02

Product No: 16038

Lot No: 16038-B02

Lot No: 16038-C02

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Yellowish white solid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Clear Melting Point:

25 – 37 °C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

5 – 10

Complies

Acid Value:

5 – 10

Complies