Description

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the *Butyrospermum parkii* (Vitellaria paradoxa) tree, prized for its unique composition of fatty acids and unsaponifiables. This ingredient is a cornerstone for formulators seeking rich emolliency, skin barrier protection, and natural origin in their products. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: A key emollient and moisturizer in creams, lotions, lip balms, soaps, and hair conditioners for its excellent skin softening and conditioning properties.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as a base or excipient in ointments, salves, and healing balms due to its skin-nourishing and anti-inflammatory characteristics.
• Food Industry: Employed as a cocoa butter equivalent (CBE) or improver in chocolate and confectionery products, and as a release agent.
• Natural & Organic Products: A fundamental ingredient in formulations marketed as natural, organic, or sustainably sourced, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
• Massage & Aromatherapy Oils: Serves as a stable, non-greasy carrier oil for essential oils in therapeutic blends.
• Soap Making: Valued for its contribution to a hard, long-lasting bar with a creamy, stable lather and added moisturizing benefits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
CAS No.	194043-92-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides, fatty acids, and unsaponifiables
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural fat mixture)
Synonyms	Shea Butter; Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii); Karite Butter; Butyrospermum Parkii Butter; Vitellaria paradoxa seed butter; Galam Butter; Bambuk Butter; Beurre de Karité
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Shea Butter is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity for industrial applications. We offer various grades, including refined and unrefined (raw), to meet specific formulation needs. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as acid value, saponification value, peroxide value, and fatty acid profile are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellowish solid fat
Odor	Characteristic, mild (refined grade is typically odorless)
Melting Point	32 - 45 °C
Acid Value	< 10 mg KOH/g (grade dependent)
Saponification Value	178 - 190 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	53 - 65 g I₂/100g
Peroxide Value	< 10 meq/kg (grade dependent)
Unsaponifiable Matter	3 - 11 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.