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:	Canada
2. Classification:
Chemical Identification: Butters, shea 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:	Off white to white 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 – 45 °C
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Flash Point: > 100 °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 for Industrial Use:
Safety goggles. Gloves.
12. Preparation Information:
Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. Brampton ON L7A 1C5 Revision Date: 5^th May 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: Shea Butter - Refined
Product No: 16009		Lot No: 16009 – A06
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	Characteristic fatty odor.	Complies
Odor:	Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.	Complies
Solubility:	< 6.0 %	Complies
Acid Value (NEN 6332):	< 0.5	Complies
Peroxide Value:	< 3.0 (meq 02/kg)	Complies
Non-Saponifiables:	160 – 180	Complies
Saponification Value:	40 – 70	Complies
Iodine Value:	60 – 70	Complies
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
Product: Shea Butter - Refined
Product No: 16009		Lot No: 16009-A04
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	Characteristic fatty odor.	Complies
Odor:	Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.	Complies
Solubility:	< 6.0 %	Complies
Free Fatty Acids:	< 5.0	Complies
Peroxide Value:	< 3.0	Complies
Non-Saponifiables:	160 – 180	Complies
Saponification Value:	40 – 70	Complies
Iodine Value:	60 – 70	Complies