MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Pecan Oil

Botanical Name:            

Carya illinoensis

Synonyms:

Carya illinoinensis, Carya oliviformis, Carya pecan, Hicorius pecan, Juglans illinoinensis,  Juglans oliviformis,  Juglans pecan

INCI Name:

Carya illinoensis (pecan) seed oil

CAS #:                           

 

County of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, pecan

UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s. with Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F)

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to yellow liquid

Odor:                               

Characteristic odor

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.915 – 0.925 @°C

Refractive Index:

1.464 – 1.470 @°C

Acid value:

<1 %

% Unsaponifiables:

<1 %

Saponification Value:

188 – 193    

Iodine Value:

103 – 120     

Peroxide Value:

<10 %

Total Saturated:

7 – 11

Total Monounsaturated:

45 – 56

Total Polyunsaturated:

37 – 47

Palmitic Acid:

6 – 8

Oleic Acid:

43 – 65

Linoleic Acid:

26 – 44

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds/kernels.

Constituents:

Myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic, oleic, stearic,

stearic, linoleic, linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic and

lignoceric acids

Shelf-Life:

 

6 to 12 months.

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  >100 °C

 

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: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Gloves and overall.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 28th April 2008

 

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: Pecan Nut Oil

Product No: 15035

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to yellow liquid

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.915 – 0.925 @°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.464 – 1.470 @°C

Complies

Acid value:

<1 %

Complies

% Unsaponifiables:

<1 %

Complies

Saponification Value:

188 – 193   

Complies

Iodine Value:

103 – 120    

Complies

Peroxide Value:

<10 %

Complies