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Shea-Butter
The magnifiscent hardy Shea tree grows on the dry soils of West African Savannah. Its odoriferous brownish flowers bloom in winter. The fruit, similar to a small avocado, with a tasteful pulp contains a nut which kernel yields the precious butter by crushing.
Shea Butter is a staple of African pharmacopeia. It is used as a decongestant, for its draining properties and as anti-inflammatory against arthritis and for soothing strains. It is also a wonderful healing agent, accelerating cicatrization of wounds and burns.
Traditionnally used in Africa for its emollinet and protecting properties for hair and skin. Shea Butter is now recognized as a true cosmetic active ingedient.
Karistar® is obtained exclusively by traditional crushing of Shea nuts in the villages of western Africa. Impurities are removed by a treatment with hot water. It is then neutralized and refined by a physical process.
Technical Information |
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Characteristics |
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION % |
Organoleptic characteristics |
Solid Butter |
C12 :0 (lauric acid) |
0.0-1.0 |
Odor |
Neutral |
C14 :0 (myristic acid) |
0.0-1.0 |
Melting point (°C) |
31-38 |
C16 :0 (palmitic acid) |
3.0-8.0 |
Color |
Max 1.5R |
C18 :0 (stearic acid) |
36.0-50.0 |
Water content in % |
0.00-0.10 |
C18 :1 (oleic acid) |
40.0-50.0 |
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) |
0.00-1.00 |
C18 :2 (linoleic acid) |
4.0-8.0 |
Free fatty acids (calc as oleic acid M 282) in % |
Max 0.5 |
C18 :3 (linolenic acid) |
0.0-1.0 |
Peroxide Value (mEq O2/kg) |
Max 10 |
C20 :0 (arachidic acid) |
0.0-2.0 |
Unsaponifiable |
4.0-9.0 |
C20 :1 (eicosennic acid) |
0.0-1.0 |
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C22 :0 (behenic acid) |
0.0-1.0 |
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C24 :0 (lignoceric acid) |
0.0-1.0 |
Packaging and Storage
Packaging: 25 kg cardboxes, 40 cardboxes on each pallet (1000kg)
Storage: Store between 5°C and 35°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
Shelf Life: 24 months in original unopened packaging.
Safety: Refer to MSDS. Not considered hazardous.