MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Kokum Butter

Botanical Name:            

Garcinia indicia

Synonyms:

 

INCI Name:

Garcinia indicia seed butter

CAS #:                           

 

County of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Butters, kokum

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

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

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Yellowish white solid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Melting Point:

35 – 39 °C

Peroxide Value:

< 10

Iodine Value:

< 40

Total Saturated acid:

52 - 68

Saponification Value:

160 – 200    

Extraction Method:

Expeller pressed from the seeds.

Constituents:

Palmitate, stearate, oleate, linoleate, arachidate

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  n/a

 

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: 20th April 2010.

 

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: Kokum Butter

Product No: 16059

 

Lot No: 16059-A04                     

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Yellowish off-white solid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Melting Point:

35 – 39 °C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

< 5

Complies

Iodine Value:

< 40

Complies

Saponification Value:

160 – 200   

Complies

Expiry Date:

April 20, 2011