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Safety Data Sheet

Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
Cocoa Butter

Further trade names

Cocoa Butter Deodorised, Organic
Cocoa Butter Deodorised, Organic (Chips)
Cocoa Butter Deodorised, Organic (Chunks)
Cocoa Butter Deodorised, Organic, demeter
Cocoa Butter Crude, Organic
Cocoa Butter Crude, Organic, demeter

CAS No: 8002-31-1

EC No: 283-480-6

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture
Manufacture of food products, Cosmetics, personal care products
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company name: NHR Organic Oils
Street: 24 Chatham Place,
Place: Brighton, BN1 3TN, UK
Telephone: +44 1273 746505
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.nhrorganicoils.com
1.4. Emergency telephone Poison Emergency Centre Munich Tel +49 (0)89 / 19 240
number:
Further Information
REACH Status:
This product is exempt from registration according to Annex IV and V, paragraph 9 of Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
This substance is not classified as hazardous in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2. Label elements
2.3. Other hazards
No information available.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Chemical characterization
INCI-Name: THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
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SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
After inhalation
Provide fresh air.
After contact with skin
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
After contact with eyes
Rinse immediately carefully and thoroughly with eye-bath or water.
After ingestion
Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Observe risk of aspiration if vomiting occurs.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No information available.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide, foam, sand or earth
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Water
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
difficult to ignite
In case of fire may be liberated: carbon black, Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
In case of fire: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Additional information
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. Do not allow entering drains or surface water.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Remove all sources of ignition. Special danger of slipping by leaking/spilling product.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. If large quantities are released, inform the competent authorities.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Absorb with liquid-binding material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents).
Treat the recovered material as prescribed in the section on waste disposal.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Safe handling: see section 7
Personal protection equipment: see section 8
Disposal: see section 13

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Special danger of slipping by leaking/spilling product.
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Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Not readily combustible. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place and protect from heat or direct sunlight.
Advice on storage compatibility
Do not store together with: Oxidizing agent
Further information on storage conditions
Recommended storage temperature: 10-30°C
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Manufacture of food products, Cosmetics, personal care products
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

8.2. Exposure controls
Protective and hygiene measures
Take off contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and after work. When using do not eat or drink.
Eye/face protection
Not mandatory.
Hand protection
Not mandatory.
Skin protection
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection required only when vapours and spray mist are present. filter: A Colour code: brown

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state: liquid
Colour: light yellow to yellow
Odour: characteristic

pH-Value: not applicable

Changes in the physical state
Melting point: ca. -15 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: > 230 °C
Flash point: > 130 °C
Ignition temperature: > 200 °C
Decomposition temperature: > 300 °C
Oxidising properties
Not oxidising.
Vapour pressure: not determined
Density at 40°C: 0,88 - 0,93 g/cm³
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Water solubility: The study does not need to be conducted because
the substance is known to be insoluble in water

Solubility in other solvents

Soluble in: non-polar organic solvents
Partition coefficient: >6

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No hazardous reaction when handled and stored according to provisions.
10.2. Chemical stability
The product is stable under storage at normal ambient temperatures.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with strong oxidizing agents. Fire hazard.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Avoid humidity and exposure of light and air. Keep away from sources of heat and ignition. Protect from direct
sunlight.
10.5. Incompatible materials
No information available.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition from 300°C.
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrocarbons, gaseous.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Additional information on tests
The substance is classified as not hazardous according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP].

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
The product is not: Ecotoxic.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Biodegradable.
12.3. Bio accumulative potential
The product has not been tested.
12.4. Mobility in soil
The product has not been tested.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
The product has not been tested.
12.6. Other adverse effects
No information available.
Further information
Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
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Advice on disposal
Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.
Contaminated packaging
The completely emptied packaging, which has been cleaned with soap and water, can be disposed of via household
waste.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.6. Special precautions for user
No information available.
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code
not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU regulatory information
2004/42/EC (VOC): 100 % (920 g/l)
Information according to 2012/18/EU Not subject to 2012/18/EU (SEVESO III)
(SEVESO III):
National regulatory information
Water contaminating class (D): generally water contaminating
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
For this substance a chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route
(European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50%
LD50: Lethal dose, 50%
Further Information
The information is based on present level of our knowledge. It does not, however, given assurances of product
properties and establishes no contract legal rights. The receiver of our product is singularly responsible for adhering
to existing laws and regulations.