Product Identification

Product Name

Coconut oil

Synonyms

Coconut butter
Coconut oil
Coconut palm oil
Koline

CAS

8001-31-8

EINECS

232-282-8

RTECS

GG6040000

RTECS Class

Other

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White or light-yellow to orange semi-solid. Contains principally glycerides of myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acids.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

24.4

Density

0.922 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

In manufacture chocolate, candies, in baking instead of lard, in candles & night lights, in dyeing cotton, as an ointment base, in hair dressing, in massage.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Handling

Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Skin

May cause skin irritation. No information reported.

Eyes

No information reported.

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Hazards

May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.

UN (DOT)

1363

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Poison Class

-

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

113

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.

Fire Potential

Flammable/combustible material.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Interaction with caustic solutions Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products Reacts slowly with air to become rancid.

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

1363

Hazard Class

4.2

Packing Group

III