Coconut oil, refined -

CAS-Nummer: 8001-31-8
Synonym: Coconut, coconut fat

GMO-free. For the food sector, for cosmetic and chemical-technical applications.         

Application

Refined coconut oil, unlike palm oil, is obtained from the fruit of the coconut palm. And compared to palm oil, coconut oil is produced in much smaller quantities. However, the areas of application are very similar: coconut oil is also used in confectionery and baked goods, for example as a coating. Due to its high content of saturated fatty acids, coconut oil remains stable even at high temperatures and is therefore used, like palm oil, as a deep-frying and frying fat. The areas of application in the cosmetics sector are equally diverse. Here, too, coconut oil is used in the same way as palm oil. Within these processes, moreover, derivatives of coconut oil are used, from which high-quality unsaturated fatty alcohols, fatty alcohol sulfates and other alcohol derivatives can be produced due to their higher proportion of saturated components. Due to its obvious sustainability, especially when compared to palm oil, coconut oil offers a real alternative, even though the amount currently produced is only just over 5% of the amount of palm oil produced annually.

Precautions

Wash hands and other exposed body parts with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving the workplace. Provide process area with good ventilation to prevent formation of vapors.

Hazard statements

No labeling required.

Safety Information

No labeling required.

Additional Information

Coconut oil has been used for more than 4,000 years in its countries of origin in the Southeast Asian region, but only gained global importance in the 20th century. In recent years, coconut oil has also been attributed with some health benefits, particularly weight loss.

Storage

Store only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.