Lipex® SheaLiquid™ TR

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Lipex® SheaLiquid™ TR is a liquid cosmetic ingredient made from refined, fractionated, and deodorized vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii). Rich in unsaponifiables, this ingredient provides emolliency and skin conditioning benefits, delivering an outstanding skin feel. It is commonly used in cream formulations, offering excellent hydration and smoothness for skin care products.

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)

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Outstanding Skin feel, Skin Conditioning

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Application Information

Lipex® SheaLiquid TR is especially prepared for cosmetic and dermatological applications. Lipex® SheaLiquid TR finds application in skin care preparations, sport creams, and sun-care products. It is favourably used for dry skin conditions and very much appreciated for an excellent skin feel and good emollient effect.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oil Stability Index (at 110°C)15hrsAOCS Cd 12b-92m
Refractive Index (at 60°C)1.461Automatic Refractometer
Cloud Point8°CASTM D97, SS-EN 23015m
Slip Melting Point16°CAOCS Cc 3-25
Density (at 25°C)0.92g/ccElectronic Density Meter
Saponification Value183mg KOH/gIUPAC 2.202
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
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 Value70-77-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

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Information

Lipex® SheaLiquid™ TR 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® SheaLiquid TR fulfils the shelf life specification.