Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Cocoa Butter
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Cocoa Butter
Contact Information: Naturallythinking 7 High Street, Carshalton Surrey, SM5 3AP United Kingdom Contact: Danny Stanzl Tel: 020 8773 3803
Catalog Code: ICOCOABUTTER
Chemical / Inci:
Theobroma cacao
CAS#:
8002-31-1
Chemical Formula:
N/A
RTECS:
N/A
EINECS:
270-311-6
TSCA:
N/A
CI#:
N/A
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Name
CAS#
% by Weight
Cocoa Butter
8002-31-1
100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: N/A Uses: Native to the lowland rainforest regions of central and northern South America, particularly those surrounding the Orinoco and Amazon rivers, the cocoa tree is now pan-tropic. The fat extracted from the seeds becomes cocoa butter and has a variety of cosmetic and dietary uses.
Section 3: Hazards Identification No hazards identified Section 4: First Aid Measures Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops. Skin: no specific first aid measure necessary. Inhalation: no specific first aid measure necessary. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Consult medical personnel if gastrointestinal symptoms
Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Cocoa Butter
develop. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Section 5: Fire and Explosive Data Flash Point: not determined Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide Fire Fighting Procedures: Fire-fighters should wear full fire-fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face-piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal container. If damp, flush with water
Section 7: Handling & Storage Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place
Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection Respiratory Protection: No specific protection measure necessary. Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended for preventing prolonged skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended for eye protection. Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Odour: Taste: Gravity:
Butter concrete Neutral Neutral No available
Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Cocoa Butter
Solubility : Melting Point:
Insoluble 34 to 38 째C
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data Stability:
This product is stable at usual temperature of storage (see section 7) Avoid oxidation by air (close plastic bag in bucket)
Section 11: Toxicological Information General: not regarded as hazardous material Acute LD50: not data available Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: not data available Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity: not data available
Section 12: Ecological Information No data
Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal: Standard Waste systems
Section 14: Transport Information General: not regarded as hazardous material DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information United Kingdom / EU Directives: No classification according to EEC Commission Other Regulations: No products were found
Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Cocoa Butter
Section 16: Other Information References: Not available Other Considerations: Not available Created: 15/03/2009 Last Updated: 28/10/09 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warrant, express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of any information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Naturallythinking be liable for any claims, losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even is Naturallythinking.com has been advised of the possibility of such damages.