Used as an emollient in all kinds of cosmetics. Makes a great base for massage and bath oils, and also as a tanning oil. Since it melts with the warmth of your hands, it makes great massage or bath melts! Commonly used in CP soap, and well known for high lather and a firmer bar. Due to its high content of saturated fatty acids, primarily Lauric Acid, this oil is solid at room temperature and highly resistant to rancidity. Often people refer to this as 76 degree Coconut Oil.

Common Uses:
Cold and Hot Process Soap Making, Lotion, Hair Care, Body Scrubs, Massage Oils, Lip Balms. Creates a hard bar with a fluffy lather. Produces a quick trace.

Saponification Information (SAP Values):
SAP NaOH .178, SAP KOH .251
Recommended Colorants For Finished Products:
CP & HP Soap: Mica, Soap Stable Gel Tone Colorants, Soap Stable Oxides
Lotions: FD&C Liquid Dyes, Cosmetic Grade Gel Tone Colorants, Mica.
Scrubs: Mica

Flash Point:
550ºF
Specific Gravity:
0.917-.922
Physical Characteristics
Coconut Oil is solid at room temp. It is a white color solid and clear when melted with a bland odor and taste. Insoluble in water.

Storage:
Store in an air tight container in a dark location with a cool room temperature. Removing air from container will delay oxidation and rancidity. Adding Vitamin E and refrigeration can both extend shelf life.
Best Used By:
Two years from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing:
Two years from manufacturing date.

INCI Name:
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil