Please note:
As of Jan 2021, we changed manufacturers of Cupuacu Butter
Please make sure to purchase a small sample before purchasing a large size.
Cupuacu Butter
(Pronounced:
Coo-paa-sue)
Refined
Cupuacu
Butter is obtained from the fruit seed of the cupuaçu tree (Theobroma grandiflorum)
found growing wild in the eastern the Brazilian Amazonia. The seeds contain
approximately 48% of a sweet-smelling “butter” which is stable and has a high
capacity for water absorption, often being compared functionally with Lanolin. Cupuacu
Butter is an excellent emollient for cosmetic formulations and may be used to
prevent drying of the skin and development of wrinkles, to reduce degeneration
of skin cells, and to restore flexibility, moisture retention ability and
elasticity to the skin. Suggested uses for Cupuacu Butter include creams,
lotions, balms, make-up foundations, bar soaps and massage creams.
Features & Benefits:
- Biodegradable
- Bodying
Agent
- COSMOS
- Dermal
Moisture Content Balancing
- Emollient
- Intermediate
- Lubricant
- Moisturizing
Agent
- Natural
Product
- Plant
Derived / Vegetal Based
- Skin
Hydration Agent
Suggested
Usage Rates: Suggested use
levels: balms: 5 – 100%, bar soaps: 3 – 6%, lotions & creams: 3 – 5% & hair conditioners: 2 – 5%
CAS #: 394236-97-6
EINECS:
609-676-7
INCI Nomenclature:
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Theobroma
Grandiflorum Seed Butter
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Appearance:
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Light
Tan Solid
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Melting Point:
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32-36°C
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Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)
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188-198
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Solubility:
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Insoluble
in water / Soluble in: Cosmetic
Esters (hot) & Vegetable Oil (hot)
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Odor:
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Mild,
Sweet Odor
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Storage:
Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of
50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months, properly stored, in sealed container.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.