SA F E T Y D A T A S H E E T

CO C O NU T O IL
1. . IDE N T I FI CA T I O N O F T H E SUB ST A NC E /P R E P A R A T IO N A N D T H E CO M P AN
Y:

PR O D U C T N A M E : COCONUT OIL

P A RT No.: RM083

S U P P L IER : J M Loveridge plc

Southbrook Road, Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1BH
Tel: 023 8022 2008
Fax: 023 8022 2117

2. . C O M P O S IT IO N /I N F O RM AT I O N O N IN G R E D I E N T S :

E E C (E IN EC S ) N o . 232-282-8

CA S N o .: 8001-31-8

CO M P O SI T IO N CO M M E N TS : Refined vegetable fat (triglycerides), mainly of lauric and myristic origin.

3. H A ZA R D S ID EN T IF I C A TI O N :

Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.

4. . F I R S T AID M E ASU R E S :

GE N E R A L : IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK

MEDICAL ATTENTION
SK IN : Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water.

EY ES : Rinse immediately with copious amounts of water. If irritation or discomfort persists,

seek medical attention.

5. . FI R E FI G HT I N G ME A S U R E S :

EX T IN G U IS H IN G M E D I A : Foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

HA ZA R D OU S C O M B U ST I ON Burning may release oxides of carbon and other hazardous gases or vapours.
PR O D U C T S:
P R O TEC T IV E M E A SU R ES I N F I R E : Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

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6. . A C CIDE N T A L R E L E ASE M E A S UR E S:

P E RS O N AL P R E C AU TI O N I N S P IL L : Spillage may constitute a slipping hazard.

P R EC A U T IO N S TO P R O TEC T Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water.

EN V IR O N M EN T:
S P ILL C L E A N U P M E T H O D S: 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. . H A ND L I NG AN D ST O R A G E :

S TO R A G E P R EC A U T IO N S : Store in a cool dry place. Store away from odorous materials.

8. . E X PO SU RE CO NT RO L S A N D P E R S O N A L PR O T E C T I O N :

EY E P R O T EC T IO N : Use eye protection if eye contact is likely.

HY G IE N IC W O R K P R A C T IC E S: Apply good personnal hygiene principles, such as washing of hands, arms and face.

9. . P H Y S I C AL AN D C H E M ICA L PR O P E R T I E S :

A P P EA R A N C E : White mass.

M E L T ./ F R E E Z . P O I N T (° C , in te rva l ): mp. 23 - 26°C

S O LU B ILI TY D E S C R IP T I O N : Immiscible with water.

FL A S H P O IN T (°C ): 31 5 M eth od :
A U TO IG N ITI O N T E M P . (°C ): Smoke point - 190 - 232°C

10. . ST AB IL IT Y A N D R E AC T I VIT Y :

S T AB IL I TY: Stable under normal conditions of use.

Liable to oxidation on storage and exposure to light.
HA ZA R D OU S D E C O M P . P R OD U C TS : Thermal decomposition or burning will release oxides of carbon.

11. . T O XI CO L O G I C A L I N F O RM AT I O N:

H E A L T H H A ZA R D S, G E N ER A L: No specific health effects anticipated with this product.

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12. . E C O L O G ICA L IN FO R M A T IO N:

DE G R AD AB I L IT Y: Readily biodegradable.

13. . D ISP O S A L CO N S I D E R AT IO NS:

D I S P O SA L M E T H O D S: Disposal should be in accordance with the principles of Duty of Care observing local
and national regulations.

14. . T R A N SP O R T I N F O RM AT I O N:

GE N E R A L : Not classified as hazardous for transport.

15. . R E G U L A T O R Y IN F O RM AT I O N:

UK R E G U L A T O RY RE F E RE N C E S: This product is not classed as dangerous substance under the classification, packaging
and labelling of dangerous substances regulations.

16. . O T H E R IN F O R M A T IO N :

IN F O R M AT IO N SO UR CE S: This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations.

RE V IS IO N CO M M E N TS : Edition 01; Revised item(s):

IS S U ED BY : MK

SD S N o .: 135

DA T E : 12/07/02

D I S C LA I M ER : 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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