Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- cleaning
- pharma
Shea butter
CAS 194043-92-0
Emulsifier · Humectant · Softener and conditioner
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4599 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries, Home maintenance.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Shea butter appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4599 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4599 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 2340 mg
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 2340 mgSource →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Shea butter. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- DairyContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
- FishContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Shea butter in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
4,599
Brands
6
Personal careBatteriesHome maintenance
Typical roles
EmulsifierHumectantSoftener and conditionerSurfactant (surface active agent)Viscosity modifier
Found in these products
- Napolitain l'OriginalLU, Mondelez, Mondelez International · SnacksCritical
- 68YN5T 400mlUltra doux · Non Food ProductsHigh
- MAGGI Bouillon KUB BIO Légumes 80gMaggi · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- M&M's peanutMars Wrigley · SnacksCritical
- MAGGI Bouillon de Volaille 18 cubes - 180gNestlé, Maggi · CondimentsHigh
- BOUILLON KUB LEGUMES - 25% DE SELMaggi · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- MAGGI Bouillon KUB BIO Volaille 80gBio+, Maggi · CondimentsHigh
- garnierGarnierHigh
- Cream pure urea 10%Deliplus · BodyMinor
- Bouillon Cube PouleJardin bio, Léa Nature · Dried ProductsModerate
- Napolitain l'originalLU · SnacksCritical
- M&M\'sM&M\'s · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesCritical
- Cicaplast Baume B5+La Roche Posay · Baumes Et Beurres Pour Le CorpsHigh
- Vita CocoVITAQUELL · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- MAGGI Bouillon KUB Volaille Réduit en sel de -25% 120gNestlé, Maggi · CondimentsHigh
- lurpak plant basedLurpak · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesModerate
- Bouillon kub bio volailleBio+, Maggi · CondimentsHigh
- Lipikar Baume AP+ MLa Roche-Posay,loreal · BodyLow
- M&M's - peanutM&m's, Mars, Mars Chocolat, Mars Chocolat France · SnacksCritical
- ShampoingMixa · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- body lotionNivea · Beurre De CocoaHigh
- Sweet & Salty Nut - Chocolat noir et mélange de noixNature Valley · SnacksHigh
- Burger nature à base de protéine de poisHeura · Meat AlternativesMinor
- MAGGI Bouillon de Volaille 80g - 8 cubesMaggi · CondimentsHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Shea butter in the catalog.