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Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter

Illipe butter; fat from seeds of Shorea stenoptera (illipe nut tree, Borneo); also called Borneo tallow

Safety Flags
Allergen: None identified; nut family cross-reactivity theoretical - not clinically established for this butter
Safety Notes

Very similar fatty acid profile to cocoa butter: high stearic (~45%) and oleic (~45%); hard texture with sharp melting point at body temperature (~33-35°C); excellent cocoa butter substitute in formulation; good skin feel; non-comedogenic; sourced from Borneo rainforest - RSPO/sustainable forest sourcing strongly recommended given deforestation concerns; limited global supply

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Skin conditioning / Occlusive

Category

Plant Butter / Emollient

Common In

Lip balms, body butters, hair conditioners, solid cosmetics, cocoa butter substitutes

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 Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter safe to use in skincare?

Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very similar fatty acid profile to cocoa butter: high stearic (~45%) and oleic (~45%); hard texture with sharp melting point at body temperature (~33-35°C); excellent cocoa butter substitute in formulation; good skin feel; non-comedogenic; sourced from Borneo rainforest - RSPO/sustainable forest sourcing strongly recommended given deforestation concerns; limited global supply

Is Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter allowed in India?

Shorea Stenoptera 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 Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter used for in cosmetics?

Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning / Occlusive. It is commonly found in: Lip balms, body butters, hair conditioners, solid cosmetics, cocoa butter substitutes.

Can Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter cause an allergic reaction?

Yes. Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter has an allergen flag (None identified; nut family cross-reactivity theoretical - not clinically established for this butter). 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

CAS84012-40-8
ECNot assigned

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