Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract

INCI: HYDROLYZED SHEA SEEDCAKE EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (parent shea CAS family; hydrolysate of *Butyrospermum parkii* seedcake)
Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; CIR Panel concluded safe as used when formulated to be non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-sensitizing; botanical impurities possible โ€” GMP controls required; CIR initially found data insufficient for seedcake ingredients before supplemental data was provided

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-sensitizing; botanical impurities possible โ€” GMP controls required; CIR initially found data insufficient for seedcake ingredients before supplemental data was provided The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (parent shea CAS family; hydrolysate of *Butyrospermum parkii* seedcake).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Shea Seedcake Extract?

adequate 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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