SHEA BUTTER

Common Name

Shea Butter

INCI Name

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Appearance

Solid but buttery texture at room temperature

Odor

Light, slightly smoky scent

Color

Ranges from off-white to buttery yellow.

Flash point

>250 oC (482°F)

Solubility

Water-insoluble

Melting Point

32 - 45 oC / 89 - 113°F

Specific Gravity

(H2O=1) @ 50 oC: 0.89

SAP Value

0.13

KOH Value

0.20

Label for Supply

No hazard label required. This product is not classified as dangerous under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009.

Shelf Life

2 years

Origin

Ghana

Packaging 

500g (1.1lb), 1kg (2.2lb), 2kg (4.4lb), 3kg (6.6lb), 5kg (11 lb), 10kg (22 lb), 15kg (33 lb), 20kg (44 lb), 25kg (55 lb)

Certificate of Analysis

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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