Updated June 11, 2007
CACAO BUTTER ( Cocoa butter)
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact : no hazards identified.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: no hazards identified
Product Name: cacaobutter I ngestion: no hazards identified.
I NCI Name: cocoa butter Chronic Exposure: no hazardous effects from chronic exposure
Synonyms: theobroma cacao known
CAS Number: 8002-31-1
EI NECS Number: 310-127-6 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Origin: natural
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water. Seek medical
attention if irritation develops.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
Skin: no specific first aid measure necessary.
34 - 38oC (93 - 100oF)
Melting Point: I nhalation: no specific first aid measure necessary.
Boiling Point: not available I ngestion: Do not induce vomiting. Consult medical personnel if
Vapor Density, Air= 1: not available gastrointestinal symptoms develop. Never give anything by mouth
Vapor Pressure: not available to an unconscious person.
Specific Gravity: not available
Solubility in w ater: insoluble 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
pH Value: not available
Flash Point: not determined
Appearance & Odor: soft yellow fatty wax, chocolate odor
Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
I ncompatibility: no known incompatibilities the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Hazardous Decomposition: biodegradable; burning can produce
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
General: not regarded as hazardous material
Acute LD50: not data available
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Dermal and Eye I rritation Test: not data available
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity: not data available
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
when handling this material.
Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
generator.
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk
General: not regarded as hazardous material
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container. If damp, flush with water.
Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
13. DI SCLAI MER
Respiratory Protection: No specific protection measure
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
necessary.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
for eye protection.
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
General: not hazardous under normal conditions. information for his own particular use.
I nhalation: no known hazards to respiratory system.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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