Lipex® Shea is a refined, bleached, and deodorized vegetable fat derived from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii). It contains a high amount of unsaponifiable matter, is light in color, and has a melting point of approximately 33°C.

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INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Certifications & Compliance: 93/105/EC, 93/67/EEC, Directive 1999/45/EC, Directive 76/769/EEC, Directive 91/155/EEC, EC No.1907/2006, REACH (Europe)

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Information

Lipex® Shea is especially produced for cosmetic and dermatological applications. Lipex® Shea finds application in skin care formulations including skin care, hair care, baby care, colour cosmetics.

Properties

Odor
Vegetable butter odour
Appearance
White, creamy butter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oil Stability Index (at 110°C)45hrsAOCS Cd 12b-92m
Refractive Index (at 60°C)1.459Automatic Refractometer
Slip Melting Point31 - 35°CAOCS Cc 3-25
Density (at 50°C)0.89-Electronic Density Meter
Hydroxyl Value5mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 13-60m
Saponification Value183mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.202
Unsaponifiable Matter7%AOCS Ca 6a-40
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 290°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Point33°C-
OdorOdorless--
Physical StateSolid--
Relative Density0.89 - 0.92g/ml-
Vapor Pressuremax. 0.01mmHg-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value (for shelf life)max. 1.0--
Peroxide Value (for shelf life)max. 5meq/kg-
Iodine Value62 - 72-IUPAC 2.205, Wijs
Peroxide Valuemax. 1.0meq/kgAOCS Cd 8b-90m
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.201m
Colormax. 2.0-Lovibond Tintometer

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Cartons of 25 kg, pallets of 32 x 25 kg, Drums 185 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage Information

Lipex® Shea should be stored in dark, dry and odour free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below.

Storage Conditions

When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is 3 years from the production date. Within this time. Within this time Lipex® Shea fulfils the shelflife specification.