Material Safety Data Sheet
Substance and Company Identification
Product Name	Cocoa Butter
Company	Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 89286
Composition / Ingredient Information
CAS Number	8002-31-1
EINECS Number	310-127-6
Identity / Chemical Name	Cocoa butter
Hazardous Ingredients	None. Free from animal fat, oils from nut origins and lauric oils.
Identification of Hazards
Eyes	May irritate
Skin	Non irritating and non sensitising
Ingestion	Edible quality
First Aid Procedures
Inhalation	No vapours present at normal temperatures
Skin Contact	Wash with soap and water
Eye Contact	Rinse with plenty of water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention
Ingestion	Not considered dangerous
Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media	Water mist, foam, dry powder and CO2
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media	Water jet
Specific Hazards, Methods or Equipment	None known
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions	Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. Note that spillages constitute a slippage hazard
Environmental Precautions	Keep away from drains, surface and ground water
Methods for Cleaning up	Remove spillage using physical methods or adsorbents. Clean with hot water and detergent
Handling and Storage
Handling	No specific measures. Normal working hygiene practices should be employed
Storage	Liquid oils - store in a cool and dry place Solid fats - store in a cool and dry place. If to be stored molten, store at around 10 C above melting point
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Specific Control Parameters (e.g. TLV)	No known data
Respiratory Protection	No special measures under normal conditions
Hand Protection	No special measures under normal conditions
Eye Protection	Wear goggles if there is a risk of splashing
Skin Protection	No special measures under normal conditions
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance	Pale yellow solid at room temperature
Boiling Point	Not known
Cloud Point	Not known
Melting Characteristics	Molten at 40^0C
Flash Point	> 300 C
Autoignition Temperature	No data
Explosion Properties	Not explosive
Vapour Pressure @ 200 C	< 0.01 mm Hg
Density @ 25 C	0.90 - 0.92 g/ml
Solubility in Water	Insoluble
pH Value	Insoluble in water
Other Information	See specification / product data sheet
Stability and Reactivity
Stability	Generally stable, becomes rancid on exposure to air
Conditions to Avoid	Oxidation promoting conditions (e.g. heat & light)
Materials to Avoid	Oxidising materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products	None (thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2).
Toxicological Information
LD /LC50 Value	Not tested on animals
Sensitisations	No known data
Local Effects	No known data
Short Term and Long Term Toxicity	No known data
Human Exposure Tests	Human patch tests show no signs of irritation or sensitisation
Ecological Information
Persistence and Degradability	Readily biodegradable
Bio-accumulative Potential	No known data
COD / BOD5 Values	No known data
Content of Heavy Metals and Substances	None. Not classed as dangerous to the environment
Disposal Considerations
Waste Material	Disposal according to local authority advice. May be burned together with household waste if this is accepted by The Authorites. Very large quantities will require specialist disposal
Contaminated Packaging	Disposal according to local authority advice
Transport Information
Land Transport	Not classified
Sea Transport	Not classified
Air Transport	Not classified
Further Information	Not a hazardous product
Regulatory Information
Classification According to EC Directives	Not a dangerous material
Symbols and Phrases According to Health Hazards	None
Dangerous Substances to Label	None
Other Information The information in the material safety data sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is valid for the material as delivered. This information only describes safety measures and no liability arising out of the use, application or processing of the material herein is accepted. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product.