Shea Oil
(Butyrospermum Parkij)
From the Greek words “boutyron” (butter) and “sperma” (seed)...
Shea oil is derived from the nut of the shea fruit which also produces shea butter. The fruit has a higher Vitamin C content per gram than an orange.
This oil can be found in many types of lotions and creams which aid in the treatment of dry skin. It is also used in many cosmetic applications.
Shea Oil is a byproduct of Shea Butter production, which produces fractionated oil. Shea Oil is used for protecting skin from harsh weather environments. The oil offers benefits for skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema, burns, dryness and other irritations.
Common Uses of Shea Oil
- Lotions and creams
- Soap
- Anti-wrinkle creams
- Lip balms
- Body Butters
Benefits of Shea Oil
- Moisturizer
- Soothes burns
- Effective in treating dermatitis and eczema
- Promotes elasticity in skin
SHEA OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME:OBN 312 K/R
CHEMICAL NAME:SHEA OIL (FRACTIONATED)
INCI NAME:BUTYROSPERMUM PARKIJ
|
U.M. |
Test Methods |
Range |
|
Physical status at 25C° |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
|
Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
>0.5 |
|
Iodine value |
gI2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
75 – 90 |
|
Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
175 – 195 |
|
Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<2 |
|
Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5” ¼ |
<50Y/5R |
|
Density at 20C° |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.915 – 0.940 |
|
Cloud point |
°C |
AOCS Cc6-25 |
<+10 |
|
Pour point |
°C |
ASTM D97-87 |
<+5 |
Fatty acids composition %(GLC):
|
Lauric acid |
C12:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<0.2 |
|
Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
4 – 7 |
|
Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.9 |
|
Margaric acid |
C17:0 |
<0.1 |
|
Margaroleic acid |
C17:1 |
<0.1 |
|
Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
6 – 14 |
|
Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
68 – 78 |
|
Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
7 – 15 |
|
Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3 |
<0.5 |
|
Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<1 |
|
Eicosanic acid |
C20:1 |
<0.5 |
|
Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.5 |
|
Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<0.5 | |
