Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

INCI: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) OIL

CAS Number
91080-23-8 (generic); also 68920-03-6
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Fully adequate โ€” GRAS food status + CIR safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Among the best-characterized shea derivatives with excellent safety profile; also safe for incidental ingestion in lip products.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyrospermum Parkii Oil safe in cosmetics?

Among the best-characterized shea derivatives with excellent safety profile; also safe for incidental ingestion in lip products. The EU classifies Butyrospermum Parkii Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Butyrospermum Parkii Oil allowed in the EU?

Butyrospermum Parkii Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butyrospermum Parkii Oil do in cosmetics?

Butyrospermum Parkii Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-23-8 (generic); also 68920-03-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyrospermum Parkii Oil?

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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