Lipex® SheaClear™

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Lipex® SheaClear™ is a liquid ingredient designed for clear cosmetic formulations. It is derived from refined, fractionated, and deodorized vegetable oil from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii), containing a high level of unsaponifiables. This emollient provides superior skin feel and emolliency, making it suitable for dry skin. It can be used in both skin and hair care applications, such as body oils and hair oils, and is ideal for leave-on products. The product enhances the smoothness and hydration of formulations.

INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil

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)

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Suitable For Dry Skin, Superior Skin Feel

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Application Information

Lipex® SheaClear™ is especially prepared for clear cosmetic and dermatological applications such as body, face and hair oils. It is especially appreciated for treatment of dry skin conditions giving high emolliency and good skin feel.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oil Stability Index (at 120°C)8hrsAOCS Cd 12b-92m
Refractive Index (at 60°C)1.461Automatic Refractometer
Slip Melting Point12°CAOCS Cc 3-25
Unsaponifiable Matter8%AOCS Ca 6a-40
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C22:01%IUPAC 2.304
C20:01%IUPAC 2.304
C18:30.3%IUPAC 2.304
C18:29%IUPAC 2.304
C18:156%IUPAC 2.304
C18:028%IUPAC 2.304
C16:05%IUPAC 2.304
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ColorYellowish--
Flash Pointmin. 290°C-
Insoluble inWater--
Melting Point15°C-
OdorOdorless--
Physical StateFluid--
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 Value70-80-IUPAC 2.205, Wijs
Peroxide Valuemax. 1.0meq/kgAOCS Cd 8b-90m
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.201m
Colormax. 2.0-AOCS Cc 13j-97

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Drum 185 kg, plastic can 9 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Information

Lipex® SheaClear™ 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 in drums is two years and in plastic cans one year from the production date. Within this time Lipex® SheaClear fulfils the shelf life specification.