Mosselman Shea Butter Refined Organic (91080-23-8)

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Moisturizing Agent

CAS No.

194043-92-0

EC No.

293-515-7

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Fats, Butters & Waxes

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Calming,

Emolliency,

Moisturizing,

Soothing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Naturally Derived,

Organic,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Rinse Off

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Appearance

White to light yellow solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Saponification Value	165-190	mg KOH/g	—
Unsaponifiable Matter	3-13	%	—
Melting Point	30-45	°C	—

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
C18:2 Linoleic Content	3-9	%	—
C16 Palmitic Content	3-9	%	—
C18 Stearic Content	34-48	%	—
C18:1 Oleic Content	38-50	%	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 5	Gardner	—
Acid Value	max. 2	mg KOH/g	—
Iodine Value	48-75	g I₂/100 g	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BE-BIO-01 Certisys,

Organic Certified

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Pails