MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Dark Brown Cocoa Powder (JB800-11)
1.0 SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION:
1.1 Product Name: Fat reduced cocoa powder, 10-12%, alkalized
Type: JB800-11
1.2 Manufactured by: JB Cocoa Sdn. Bhd.
Lot CP1, Jalan Tanjung A/6
Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas
81560 Gelang Patah
Johor Malaysia
Tel: +6-07 504 2888
1.3 Emergency Tel no: +6012 717 5519 (24 hours)
1.4 For use in food
2.0 COMPOSITION:
2.1 Cocoa powder alkalized with potassium carbonate, main compositions
include cocoa butter, mineral, moisture, natural fiber & etc.
2.2 No hazardous Impurities.
3.0 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
3.1 Appearance: Dark Brown powder
3.2 Odor: Typical cocoa and slightly alkaline
3.3 pH: 7.2-7.6
3.4 Melting point: N/A
3.5 Boiling point: N/A
3.6 Solubility: soluble
3.7 Specific gravity: approx. 0.3-0.4 (g/cm3, bulk density)
3.8 Solubility in water: approx. 45% of powder is soluble in hot water (80OC)
4.0 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
4.1 Health Hazards (acute and chronic):
4.1.1 Chronic: None
4.1.2 Acute: None
4.2 Contact with eyes (e.g. dust particle) may cause irritation.
4.3 Inhalation of dust may cause irritation.
5.0 FIRST AID MEASURES:
5.1 After contact with eyes, flush immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice when necessary.
5.2 After inhalation: do into fresh air and seek medical advice when necessary.
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6.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
6.1 Avoid ignition sources where a fine cocoa dust might be generated.
6.2 Water, carbon dioxide, or powder extinguisher may be used.
6.3 Fire fighter should wear protective clothing and approved respirator.
6.4 Burning may produce carbon monoxide.
7.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
7.1 Recover product by vacuum or bloom and shovel. Reject split material for
food use.
8.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE:
8.1 Store in dry, well ventilated area, away from strong odors, to prevent entry of
moisture and foreign odors.
8.2 Industrial hygiene – avoid breathing dust; use in an area with adequate
ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes.
9.0 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
9.1 Respiratory protection: Dust mask
9.2 Hand protection: Disposal hand glove
9.3 Eye protection: Not required
10.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
10.1 Shelf life: 30 months
The optimum storage conditions are at 15-20OC (59-68OF) with RH <60%,
in a clean, dry, well-ventilation area, away from stronger odors.
10.2 Hazardous decomposition products: None
10.3 Incompatible with: None
11.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Alkalized cocoa powder is widely used in compound chocolate and foods
12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Alkalized cocoa powder is biodegradable
13.0 DISCPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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13.1 Dispose in landfill, depending upon local regulation, biodegradable in
waste treatment facilities.
14.0 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1 No special requirements on transportation by land, sea or air.
15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Alkalized cocoa is a food regulated in Directive 2000/36/EC
16.0 OTHER INFORMATION
Nil
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