Is BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT
Also known as: Butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil, Shea tree, ext., Arbre a beurre, extraits, Butterbaum, Extrakt, arbol de shea, extracto (+4 more)
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT (CAS 91080-23-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
emollient
needs-enrichment
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil
Shea tree, ext.
Arbre a beurre, extraits
Butterbaum, Extrakt
arbol de shea, extracto
Shea tree, extract
EXTRACT, SHEA TREE
Oils, shea butter, unsaponifiable fraction
EINECS 293-515-7
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT allowed in the EU?
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT do in cosmetics?
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII LEAF EXTRACT functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-23-8.
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