Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 91080-23-8
- EC No.
- 293-515-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Clear, low-spreading, liquid shea with moisturizing and conditioning benefits for creating translucent and transparent cosmetic oil formulations.
- Suitable for cold processing.
- Background
Our range of performance oils are sustainably sourced from natural botanicals and make excellent base emollients for a wide range of cosmetic applications. They offer enhanced oxidative stability and are suitable for low energy and/or or cold processing.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Baby Care Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 50% (Hair care), 2 - 80% (Skin care)
- Application
Lipex SheaClear™ is especially prepared for clear cosmetic and dermatological applications such as body, face and hair oils. It is especially appreciated for treatment of dry skin conditions giving high emolliency and good skin feel.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 0.5 | mgKOH/g | IUPAC 2.201(m) |
| Color 5 1/4" Red | max. 2 | — | AOCS Cc 13j-97 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C16:0) | 5 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C18:0) | 28 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C18:1) | 56 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C18:2) | 9 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C18:3) | 0.3 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C20:0) | 1 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Fatty Acid Composition (C22:0) | 1 | % | IUPAC 2.304 |
| Iodine Value Wijs | 70 - 80 | — | IUPAC 2.205 |
| Oil Stability Index (at 110°C) | 15 | h | AOCS Cd 12b-92(m) |
| Peroxide Value | max. 1 | meq/kg | AOCS Cd 8b-90(m) |
| Refractive Index (at 60°C) | 1.461 | — | Automatic Refractometer |
| Slip Melting Point | 12 | °C | AOCS Cc 3-25 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 8 | % | AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
185 kg drums and plastic cans of 9 kg.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Shelf Life
Lipex SheaClear™ should be stored in dark, dry and odor free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.
When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time in drums is two years and in plastic cans one year from the production date. Within this time Lipex SheaClear™ fulfills the shelf life specification.
Shelf Life Specification
- Peroxide value (meq/kg) max 5
- Acid value max 1.0
If stored at low temperature, a precipitate may form. To remove the precipitate, heat the ingredient to 60-70 °C and homogenize by gentle stirring.