Is Isopropyl Shea Butterate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Shea Butterate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Shea Butterate
INCI: ISOPROPYL SHEA BUTTERATE
Isopropyl Shea Butterate (CAS 1456887-14-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; shea-derived esters generally recognized as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Shea Butterate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Shea Butterate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Shea Butterate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Shea Butterate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Shea Butterate functions as: Skin conditioning; emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1456887-14-1.
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