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Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Murumuru butter; fat from seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru (murumuru palm, Amazon basin, Brazil)

Safety Flags
Allergen: None identified
Safety Notes

Unique fatty acid composition: lauric acid (~48%), myristic acid (~28%), oleic acid (~15%); high lauric acid makes it similar to coconut oil but with different melting properties; excellent hair conditioning, cuticle smoothing; from Brazilian Amazon - Rainforest Alliance or UEBT ethical biodiversity sourcing certification recommended; sustainably harvested from wild palms; Nagoya Protocol access and benefit sharing may apply; limited global supply

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning / Hair conditioning

Category

Plant Butter / Emollient

Common In

Hair conditioners, body butters, lip balms, natural Brazilian beauty products

Origin

Plant derived

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No limit

Korea (MFDS)

No limit

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter safe to use in skincare?

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Unique fatty acid composition: lauric acid (~48%), myristic acid (~28%), oleic acid (~15%); high lauric acid makes it similar to coconut oil but with different melting properties; excellent hair conditioning, cuticle smoothing; from Brazilian Amazon - Rainforest Alliance or UEBT ethical biodiversity sourcing certification recommended; sustainably harvested from wild palms; Nagoya Protocol access and benefit sharing may apply; limited global supply

Is Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter allowed in India?

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is currently classified as "Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter used for in cosmetics?

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning / Hair conditioning. It is commonly found in: Hair conditioners, body butters, lip balms, natural Brazilian beauty products.

Can Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter cause an allergic reaction?

Yes. Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter has an allergen flag (None identified). If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance/contact allergies, patch-test products containing this ingredient before full use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient under Cosmetics Rules 2020
EU
Permitted (listed in EU CosIng inventory; no Annex restriction)
US FDA
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no 21 CFR restriction
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient
Australia (TGA)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no restriction identified
Canada (NHPID)
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; no restriction identified under Health Canada cosmetic notification framework

EU Annex: None

Identifiers

CASNot assigned (novel ingredient; CosIng listed without CAS)
ECNot assigned

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