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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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1. Product
Identification: |
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Product Name:
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Shea Butter - Organic |
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Botanical Name:
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Butyrospermum parkii |
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Synonyms: |
Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. |
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INCI Name: |
Butyrospermum parkii (sheabutter) |
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CAS #: |
91080-23-8 |
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Country of |
Canada |
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2. Classification: |
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Chemical Identification: Butters, Shea UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s. Flash Point
NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F) 24 HOUR EMERGENCY
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3. Hazardous
Ingredients Information: |
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N/A |
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4. Physical &
Chemical Properties: |
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Appearance: |
Grayish ivory white solid. |
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Odor: |
Characteristic nutty odor. |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in alcohol and
oils. Insoluble in water. |
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Free Fatty Acids: |
< 3.0 % |
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Peroxide Value: |
< 5.0 |
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Non-Saponifiables: |
< 6.0 |
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Saponification Value: |
170 – 195 |
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Iodine Value: |
60 – 70 |
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Total Saturated: |
39 – 60 |
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Total Monounsaturated: |
40 – 48 |
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Total Polyunsaturated: |
4 – 10 |
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Oleic Acid Content: |
38 – 50 |
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Palmitic Acid Content: |
3 – 9 |
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Linoleic Acid Content: |
2 – 9 |
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Stearic Acid Content: |
34 – 45 |
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Extraction Method: |
Expeller pressed from the seeds. |
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Constituents: |
Palmitate, stearate, oleate, linoleate, linolenate, arachidate. |
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Melting Point: |
28 – 34 °C |
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5. Fire/Explosion
Hazard: |
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Flash Point: > 100 °C |
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6. Reactivity/Stability
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Reactivity: Stable. |
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Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide smoke. |
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7. Toxicological
Properties/Information: |
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None are known. |
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8. Preventive Data:
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Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container. |
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Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – water spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals. |
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Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. |
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Storage: Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container away from sources of heat and light. Keep air contact to minimum. |
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9. First Aid
Measures: |
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Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. |
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Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. |
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Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly. |
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Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water. |
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11. Individual
Protection: |
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Safety goggles. Gloves. |
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12. Preparation Information: |
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Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. L7A 1C5 Revision Date: 8th May 2006 |
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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. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS |
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Product:
Shea Butter - Organic |
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Product
No: 16049 |
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Specifications: |
Results: |
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Appearance: |
Grayish off-white solid. |
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Odor:
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Characteristic nutty odor. |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
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Free Fatty Acids: |
< 3.0 % |
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Peroxide Value: |
< 5.0 |
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Non-Saponifiables: |
< 6.0 |
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Saponification Value: |
170 – 195 |
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Iodine Value: |
60 – 70 |
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