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Illipe Butter
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Illipe Butter is a natural, hard vegetable fat derived from the nuts of the Shorea stenoptera tree, native to the rainforests of Borneo. Known for its high melting point and rich moisturizing profile, Illipe Butter is prized in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food applications for its emollient qualities and stability. It closely resembles cocoa butter in composition and function, making it a sustainable alternative in formulations requiring consistency and long shelf life. The butter appears as a pale yellow to off-white solid with a mild, neutral aroma.
Description
Illipe Butter
Primary Uses
- Cosmetic and Personal Care
- Used as a deep-conditioning emollient in body butters, creams, and lotions.
- Provides long-lasting skin hydration and improves skin elasticity.
- Ideal for lip balms, solid moisturizers, and massage bars.
- Serves as a thickener in natural formulations for better consistency.
- Helps repair dry, cracked, or aging skin with high stearic and oleic acid content.
- Suitable for sensitive-skin products due to low allergenic potential.
- Pharmaceutical Applications
- Used as a fat-based excipient in topical ointments and suppositories.
- Acts as a stable base for slow-release pharmaceutical compounds.
- Provides consistency and structure to medicated balms and skin treatments.
- Food Applications
- Functions as a cocoa butter substitute in confectionery, particularly chocolates and fillings.
- Used as a fat replacer in specialty diets and functional food formulations.
- Enhances texture in plant-based spreads, nutritional bars, and desserts.
Secondary Uses
- Nutraceuticals
- Used in formulation of softgels, chewables, and supplement powders requiring lipid-based carriers.
- Provides a healthy fat matrix for slow-release nutraceutical actives.
- Personal Hygiene & Solid Cosmetics
- Used in solid shampoo bars, deodorants, and natural makeup as a structuring and conditioning agent.
- Provides smooth application and melting properties close to body temperature.
- Pet Care and Veterinary Applications
- Included in topical products for moisturizing and healing pet paws and skin.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Basic Identification Attributes
- Product Name: Illipe Butter
- Synonyms: Shorea Butter, Shorea Nut Butter
- CAS Number: 90063-86-8
- HS Code:90.00
- Chemical Formula: Natural mixture of triglycerides (predominantly stearic and oleic acids)
- Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Solid fat
- Odor: Mild, neutral, nutty aroma
- Taste: Neutral (in food-grade applications)
- Melting Point: 34–38°C
- Density: ~0.9 g/cm³
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents
- pH: Neutral
- Shelf Life: 12–24 months under proper storage
- Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
- Toxicity: Non-toxic, safe for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical use
- Allergen Status: Typically hypoallergenic
- Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established
- Storage & Handling Attributes
- Container Type: Food-grade HDPE drums, tins, or containers
- Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, odor-free conditions away from heat and sunlight
- Shelf Life: 12–24 months in sealed packaging
- Handling Notes: Protect from contamination; handle using clean tools and equipment
- Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
Complies with the following where applicable:
- FDA (as a natural fat in food and cosmetics)
- EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- REACH Registered (non-hazardous)
- IFRA (for fragrance blends)
- Halal and Kosher certifications available on request
- Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable
- Ecotoxicity: No known harmful effects
- Bioaccumulation: Not expected
- Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: Not classified
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
- Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Gloves recommended for bulk handling
- Handling Guidelines: Use clean, food- or cosmetic-grade tools; avoid overheating
- Hygiene Practices: Wash hands before and after handling; avoid introducing contaminants
- First Aid Measures
- Inhalation: Not applicable
- Skin Contact: Safe; rinse if irritation occurs
- Eye Contact: Rinse with clean water if accidental contact
- Ingestion: Safe if food-grade; seek advice in case of adverse reaction
- Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Combustible fat; avoid high temperatures and open flames
- Extinguishing Media: Use COâ‚‚, dry powder, or foam extinguishers
- Special Precautions: Use protective gear in case of heavy smoke
- Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, fatty acid vapors
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