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.

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

Physical Form
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

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.