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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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moisturizer864 products
lipstick499 products
lip balm346 products
conditioner322 products
facial moisturizer/treatment301 products
bar soap232 products
antiperspirant/deodorant225 products
beach & sport sunscreen187 products
body firming lotion172 products
body wash/cleanser156 products
lip gloss156 products
hand cream153 products
concealer146 products
hair treatment/serum139 products
exfoliant/scrub135 products
shampoo130 products
mask115 products
hair styling aide113 products
foundation99 products
moisturizer with SPF94 products
around-eye cream81 products
baby lotion81 products
lip balm with SPF79 products
bath oil/salts/soak71 products
bronzer/highlighter68 products
facial cleanser65 products
styling gel/lotion45 products
serums & essences42 products
beard care41 products
37 products
liquid hand soap35 products
lip liner33 products
blush33 products
diaper cream31 products
foot moisturizer30 products
shaving cream28 products
eye liner27 products
eye shadow27 products
baby sunscreen27 products
anti-aging25 products
makeup primer22 products
detangler21 products
baby soap21 products
hair color and bleaching21 products
bubble bath19 products
body oil19 products
brow liner19 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)19 products
baby shampoo17 products
shaving cream (men's)16 products
mascara16 products
sunless tanning14 products
baby bubble bath12 products
after shave10 products
after sun product10 products
makeup remover8 products
hair spray8 products
cuticle treatment7 products
muscle/joint soreness7 products
hair relaxer7 products
BB cream7 products
fragrance for women6 products
CC cream6 products
beard oil6 products
styling mousse/foam5 products
damaged skin treatment5 products
baby oil4 products
foot cleansing3 products
foot odor control3 products
depilatory2 products
vapor rubs2 products
lip plumper2 products
toners/astringents2 products
hand sanitizer2 products
glitter2 products
beard cleanser2 products
fragrance for men2 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
nail treatment1 products
baby wipes1 products
oil controller1 products
mouthwash1 products
facial powder1 products
body spray1 products
other eye makeup1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
eyelash glue1 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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