Is Shea Butter Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Glycerides has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butter Glycerides
INCI: SHEA BUTTER GLYCERIDES
Shea Butter Glycerides (CAS 194043-92-0 (also listed under 1016637-12-9, 68424-61-3)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning (emollient), self-emulsifying agent (HLB. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
194043-92-0 (also listed under 1016637-12-9, 68424-61-3)
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Function
Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning (emollient), self-emulsifying agent (HLB 4.5–5.5)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; reported to CIR as used in cosmetics; no FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butter Glycerides.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shea Butter Glycerides.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Glycerides EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Glycerides functions as: Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning (emollient), self-emulsifying agent (HLB 4.5–5.5). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 194043-92-0 (also listed under 1016637-12-9, 68424-61-3).
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