Is Hydrogenated Shea Butter safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Shea Butter has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Shea Butter
INCI: HYDROGENATED SHEA BUTTER
Hydrogenated Shea Butter (CAS 91080-23-8 (parent shea butter); verify hydrogenated-specific CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning occlusive, viscosity increasing nonaqueous. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
91080-23-8 (parent shea butter); verify hydrogenated-specific CAS
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Function
Skin conditioning occlusive, viscosity increasing nonaqueous
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR found safe in 2011 plant-derived fatty acid oils assessment and reaffirmed in 2017
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Shea Butter.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Shea Butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Shea Butter allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Shea Butter EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Shea Butter do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Shea Butter functions as: Skin conditioning occlusive, viscosity increasing nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-23-8 (parent shea butter); verify hydrogenated-specific CAS.
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