1. Product Identification:

Product Name:

Tucuma Butter

Botanical Name:

Astrocaryum tucuma

Synonyms:

Astrocaryum vulgare

INCI Name:

Astrocaryum tucuma butter

CAS #:

County of Origin:

Brazil

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Butters, tucumã

UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s.

Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F)

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:

Yellow to white solid.

Odor:

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Melting Point:

25 – 37 °C

Peroxide Value:

< 5

Iodine Value:

< 25

Acid Value:

< 5

Saponification Value:

240 – 247

Myristic Acid:

21.6 – 26.0

Palmitic Acid:

6.2 – 6.4

Oleic Acid:

12.5 – 13.2

Lauric Acid:

47.3 – 48.9

Carotene:

180 – 330 g per 100 g of butter

Extraction Method:

Expeller pressed from the seeds.

Constituents:

Palmitate, stearate, oleate, linoleate, caprilicate, myristate,

Carotene

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 150 °C

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide smoke.

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None are known.

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – water spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container away from sources of heat and light. Keep air contact to minimum.

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.

11. Individual Protection:

Safety goggles. Gloves.

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

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Revision Date: 4th July 2007

Disclaimer

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is obtained from current and reliable sources. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of Garden of Wisdom LLC , no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

Garden of Wisdom LLC expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, Garden of Wisdom LLC as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation. The liability of Garden of Wisdom LLC is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Product: Tucuma Butter

Product No: 16051

Lot No: 16051-A01

Lot No: 16051-B01

Lot No: 16051-C01

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:

Yellow to white solid.

Complies

Odor:

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Melting Point:

25 – 37 °C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

< 5

Complies

Iodine Value:

< 25

Complies

Acid Value:

< 5

Complies

Saponification Value:

240 – 247

Complies