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COCONUT OIL
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME:COCONUT OIL
PART No.:RM083
SUPPLIER:J M Loveridge plc
Southbrook Road, Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1BH
Tel: 023 8022 2008
Fax: 023 8022 2117
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
EEC (EINECS) No.232-282-8
CAS No.:8001-31-8
COMPOSITION COMMENTS:Refined vegetable fat (triglycerides), mainly of lauric and myristic origin.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL:IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION
SKIN:Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water.
EYES:Rinse immediately with copious amounts of water. If irritation or discomfort persists,
seek medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:Foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS:
Burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE:Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL:Spillage may constitute a slipping hazard.
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT
ENVIRONMENT:
Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water.
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS:Take-up spillage with absorbent, inert material and place in a suitable and closable
labelled container for recovery or disposal. Wash the area clean with water and
detergent, observing environmental requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:Store in a cool dry place. Store away from odorous materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EYE PROTECTION:Use eye protection if eye contact is likely.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES:Apply good personnal hygiene principles, such as washing of hands, arms and face.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE:White mass.
MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°C, interval): mp. 23 - 26°C
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION:Immiscible with water.
315 Method:FLASH POINT (°C):
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (°C): Smoke point - 190 - 232°C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY:Stable under normal conditions of use.
Liable to oxidation on storage and exposure to light.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS:Thermal decomposition or burning will release oxides of carbon.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL:No specific health effects anticipated with this product.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
DEGRADABILITY:Readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHODS:Disposal should be in accordance with the principles of Duty of Care observing local
and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
GENERAL:Not classified as hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:This product is not classed as dangerous substance under the classification, packaging
and labelling of dangerous substances regulations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
INFORMATION SOURCES:This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations.
REVISION COMMENTS:Edition 01; Revised item(s):
ISSUED BY:MK
SDS No.:135
DATE:12/07/02
DISCLAIMER:The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form
part of any selling specification. Information contained in this Data Sheet is to the best
of JMLs knowledge correct at the time of publication. Customers should always satisfy
themselves, that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their
purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulations. For
any further information, please contact the supplier.
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