Is Butyrospermum Parkii Oil safe in cosmetics?
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
INCI: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) OIL
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil (CAS 91080-23-8 (generic); also 68920-03-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Fully adequate — GRAS food status + CIR safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyrospermum Parkii Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butyrospermum Parkii Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyrospermum Parkii Oil allowed in the EU?
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Oil do in cosmetics?
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-23-8 (generic); also 68920-03-6.
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