Butter Glycerides

INCI: BUTTER GLYCERIDES

CAS Number
Varies by source: Shea Butter Glycerides: 97488-91-0 ; also 1016637-12-9, 194043-92-0, 68424-61-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent, emulsifier (HLB 4.5–5.5 for shea variant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate (class-based)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Verify source butter for pesticide and heavy metal contamination; melting point 42–46 °C for shea variant.

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Concern Level: Low

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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