Description

Ucuuba Butter Virola Sebifera is a natural vegetable fat derived from the seeds of the *Virola sebifera* tree, native to the Amazon rainforest. This product is valued for its unique composition of fatty acids, offering excellent emollient and occlusive properties for skin and hair care formulations. It is a sought-after ingredient for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries seeking sustainable, natural raw materials with specific functional benefits.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: As a key emollient and occlusive agent in creams, lotions, balms, and body butters to improve skin hydration and texture.
• Hair Care Products: Incorporated into conditioners, hair masks, and styling products to provide shine, manageability, and protection against moisture loss.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as a base or excipient in ointments, salves, and dermatological preparations for its skin-soothing properties.
• Natural & Organic Product Lines: A premium ingredient for brands emphasizing sustainable sourcing, natural origin, and clean-label positioning.
• Soap Making: Adds hardness, a stable lather, and conditioning properties to cold-process and melt-and-pour soap bars.
• Lip Care Products: An effective component in lip balms and treatments due to its protective and moisturizing characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ucuuba Butter Virola Sebifera
CAS No.	356065-37-7
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural fat blend)
Synonyms	Ucuuba Butter; Virola Sebifera Seed Butter; Ucuuba Fat; Virola Butter; Otoba Butter; Myristicaceae Seed Fat; Tallo Butter; Cayman Butter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ucuuba Butter is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity for industrial applications. While specific grades are available, our standard quality undergoes testing for key parameters such as fatty acid profile, moisture content, and peroxide value. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Due to its natural composition, this product is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation to maintain quality and shelf life. Keep away from strong heat sources and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid/paste
Odor	Characteristic, mild
Melting Point	Approx. 30 - 40 °C
Acid Value	< 10 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	< 10 meq/kg
Iodine Value	Contact for details
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Moisture Content	< 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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