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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER

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Data: Limited

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  • Use restrictions (low)

Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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moisturizer754 products
lipstick503 products
lip balm281 products
conditioner250 products
facial moisturizer/treatment247 products
bar soap189 products
antiperspirant/deodorant156 products
beach & sport sunscreen153 products
lip gloss152 products
concealer120 products
exfoliant/scrub113 products
body wash/cleanser109 products
hand cream107 products
mask91 products
hair treatment/serum90 products
shampoo87 products
moisturizer with SPF74 products
around-eye cream72 products
foundation72 products
baby lotion71 products
hair styling aide70 products
bath oil/salts/soak70 products
body firming lotion67 products
bronzer/highlighter62 products
eye shadow59 products
facial cleanser55 products
lip balm with SPF51 products
lip liner42 products
serums & essences36 products
beard care32 products
styling gel/lotion31 products
diaper cream30 products
liquid hand soap30 products
eye liner29 products
blush29 products
anti-aging27 products
shaving cream23 products
brow liner23 products
baby sunscreen23 products
hair color and bleaching20 products
foot moisturizer19 products
makeup primer18 products
17 products
detangler16 products
body oil16 products
mascara16 products
bubble bath15 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)15 products
baby soap14 products
baby shampoo12 products
sunless tanning11 products
baby bubble bath9 products
hair spray8 products
cuticle treatment7 products
after shave7 products
shaving cream (men's)7 products
muscle/joint soreness6 products
fragrance for women6 products
after sun product6 products
CC cream6 products
BB cream5 products
makeup remover5 products
damaged skin treatment5 products
styling mousse/foam4 products
hair relaxer4 products
beard oil4 products
baby oil3 products
foot cleansing3 products
glitter2 products
other men's products2 products
foot odor control2 products
fragrance for men2 products
makeup with SPF2 products
vapor rubs2 products
oil controller2 products
eye makeup remover2 products
depilatory1 products
nail treatment1 products
baby wipes1 products
other eye makeup1 products
beard cleanser1 products
eyelash glue1 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
mouthwash1 products
facial powder1 products
toners/astringents1 products
body spray1 products
hand sanitizer1 products

Use restrictions

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Concern Reference
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsIJT 36(Suppl 3):51-129, 2017; Final report 09/2017 available from CIR

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
54 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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Concern Reference
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data Sources

  • IJT 36(Suppl 3):51-129, 2017; Final report 09/2017 available from CIR
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

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