Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe; low comedogenic potential; derived from well-characterized shea butter fatty acids. Plant/synthetic origin; ester of isopropyl alcohol with fatty acids from Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter; very light, low viscosity, non-greasy; provides rich, soft, velvety and silky skin feel; acts as a lubricating emollient, conditioning and spreading agent; reduces drag in lipstick formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Shea Butterate safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe; low comedogenic potential; derived from well-characterized shea butter fatty acids. Plant/synthetic origin; ester of isopropyl alcohol with fatty acids from Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter; very light, low viscosity, non-greasy; provides rich, soft, velvety and silky skin feel; acts as a lubricating emollient, conditioning and spreading agent; reduces drag in lipstick formulations The EU classifies Isopropyl Shea Butterate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Shea Butterate?
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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