Is Shea Butter Glyceride safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Glyceride has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butter Glyceride
INCI: SHEA BUTTER GLYCERIDE (MAY ALSO APPEAR AS BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER IN COMPOSITIONS)
Shea Butter Glyceride (CAS 194043-92-0 (also cited: 1016637-12-9, 68424-61-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
194043-92-0 (also cited: 1016637-12-9, 68424-61-3)
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Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; listed in PCPC dictionary
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butter Glyceride.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shea Butter Glyceride.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Glyceride allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Glyceride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Glyceride do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Glyceride functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 194043-92-0 (also cited: 1016637-12-9, 68424-61-3).
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