MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Shea Butter - Refined

Botanical Name:            

Butyrospermum parkii

Synonyms:

Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn.

INCI Name:

Butyrospermum parkii (sheabutter)

CAS #:                           

91080-23-8

County of Origin:          

Ghana

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Butters, shea

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

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

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Not hazardous under normal conditions.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Yellow buttery solid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic fatty odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Free Fatty Acids:

< 6.0 %

Peroxide Value:

< 5.0

Non-Saponifiables:

< 3.0

Saponification Value:

160 – 180  

Iodine Value:

40 – 70

Total Saturated:

39 – 60

Total Monounsaturated:

40 – 48

Total Polyunsaturated:

4 – 10

Oleic Acid Content:

38 – 50

Palmitic Acid Content:

3 – 9

Linoleic Acid Content:

2 – 9

Stearic Acid Content:

34 – 45

Extraction Method:

Expeller pressed from the seeds.

Constituents:

Palmitate, stearate, oleate, linoleate, linolenate, arachidate.

Melting Point:

32 – 42 °C

 

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  > 100 °C

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 carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None are known.

 

8. Accidental Release:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic 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, dry place in tightly closed container away from sources of heat and light. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

11. 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.

 

12. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Safety goggles. Gloves.

 

13. Disposal Considerations:

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

 

14. Transportation:

Not applicable.

 

15. Other Regulations:

Not applicable.

 

 

16. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: March 12, 2009

 

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: Shea Butter - Refined

Product No: 16009

Lot No: 16009 – A08

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                  

Yellow buttery solid.

 

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic fatty odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Peroxide Value:

< 5.0

Complies

Non-Saponifiables:

<3.0 

Complies

Saponification Value:

160 - 180

Complies

Iodine Value:

58 – 72

Complies