Is Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter)
Also known as: Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Fats and Glyceridic oils, shea butter, Fats, shea butter, Bioderma SX 19, Bioderma SX 20 (+14 more)
INCI: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) (CAS 194043-92-0) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter).
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 2–10 | 20 | CIR/VCRP |
| Body Lotion | 2–10 | 30 | CIR/VCRP |
| Lip Balm | 5–20 | 40 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.1", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter).
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
Fats and Glyceridic oils, shea butter
Fats, shea butter
Bioderma SX 19
Bioderma SX 20
Cetiol SB 45
Cetiol SB 45DEO
Cropure Liq. Vegela
Cropure Liquid Vegela
Cropure SB
HY 3003
Jarchem SB-WD
Jarplex SB 35
Jarplex SB-WD
Lipex 512
Lipex Shea U
Butyrospermum Parkii is the fat obtained from the fruit of the karite tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
EC 606-306-6
EC 925-906-1
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Canada; pharmaceutical
SCIL (9/2019)
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Shea Butter (Food Grade)
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 194043-92-0.
Is Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) used outside cosmetics?
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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