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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Verify source butter for pesticide and heavy metal contamination; melting point 42–46 °C for shea variant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butter Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
Verify source butter for pesticide and heavy metal contamination; melting point 42–46 °C for shea variant. The EU classifies Butter Glycerides as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butter Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Butter Glycerides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butter Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Butter Glycerides functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, emulsifier (HLB 4.5–5.5 for shea variant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Varies by source: Shea Butter Glycerides: 97488-91-0 ; also 1016637-12-9, 194043-92-0, 68424-61-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butter Glycerides?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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