MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product Identification:
Product Name:	Murumuru Butter
Botanical Name:	Astrocaryum murumuru
Synonyms:	Astrocaryum murumuru Mart.
INCI Name:	Astrocaryum murumuru butter
CAS #:
Country of Origin:	Brazil
2. Classification:
Chemical Identification: Butters, murumuru UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s. Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F) 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC
3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:
N/A
4. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance:		White to light brown waxy solid.
Odor:		Characteristic odor.
Solubility:		Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.
Melting Point:		25 – 37 °C
Peroxide Value:		< 5
Iodine Value:		< 25
Acid Value:		< 5
Saponification Value:		240 – 310
Extraction Method:		Expeller pressed from the seeds.
Constituents:		Palmitate, stearate, oleate, linoleate, arachidate
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 (ideally 15 – 25 °C), 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: 8^th May 2006
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, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.  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: Murumuru Butter
Product No: 16039		Lot No: 16039-01
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	White to light brown waxy solid.	Complies
Odor:	Characteristic odor.	Complies
Solubility:	Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.	Complies
Melting Point:	25 – 37 °C	Complies
Peroxide Value:	< 5	Complies
Iodine Value:	< 25	Complies
Acid Value:	< 5	Complies
Saponification Value:	240 – 310	Complies