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Koster Keunen Cocoa Butter NF (American Refined)

Koster Keunen is proud to be one of the only American refiners of Cocoa Butter. It is refined nonchemically in order to preserve the beneficial natural properties that are so desired in Cocoa Butter. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications.

INCI Name: Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Functions: Emollient, Moisturizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher, REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Emolliency, Moisturizing

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8002-31-1
EC No.
283-480-6

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Formulation Guidelines

Cocoa Butter will impart excellent moisturizing and emolliency to any preparation. In sticks and color cosmetics it imparts structure with creaminess by melting close to body temperature. In emulsions it builds viscosity and improves esthetics. It can be formulated into many cosmetics, skin care and hair care projects.

Properties

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 4mgKOH/g
Iodine Value33-42g/100g(USP 401)
Melting point29-35°C(USP 741)
Saponification Value188-198mgKOH/g(USP 401)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years