Is Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter safe in cosmetics?
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
INCI: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (CAS Insufficient Data) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as skin-conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
skin-conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA pre-market approval required. CIR Expert Panel reviewed and found safe as used. No concentration limits. Widely used in OTC drug products as inactive ingredient. MoCRA safety substantiation well-supported.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter.
Regulatory Flags
barrier-repair
emollient
anti-inflammatory
plant-derived
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter allowed in the EU?
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter do in cosmetics?
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter functions as: skin-conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: Insufficient Data.
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