# SHEA BUTTER

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid10893021
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Emulsifier, Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID10893021

> SHEA BUTTER is used as emulsifier / humectant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4599 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries, Home maintenance. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 4599 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION; Maximum daily exposure: 2340 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 6 active drug products and 6 total products.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 7 active drug products and 9 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

_Assessed by Greenveil._