INCI Nomenclature:
Garcinia indica (Kokum) Butter
Appearance:
Off White Butter
Solubility:
Oil Soluble- Melting Point: 100.5ºF
Suggested Applications:
balms: 5-100%; bar soaps: 2-5%; lotions & creams: 1-3%; and hair conditioners: 1-3%.
Formulating Guidelines:
Average Melting Point for butters is between 100-105°F
To minimize any greasy feel, you can add 0.5-2.0% of isopropyl myristate (DMI) or Softisan 378 . Slowly stir melted butter into the oil phase of your formulation.
Shelf Life:
12 months from the date of manufacture. This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
Storage:
Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)