{"product_id":"shea-oil-pre-order-only","title":"Shea Oil (Pre-Order Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNourish your formulations with our Shea Oil — a 100% pure, cold pressed and fractionated Butyrospermum parkii oil with the light, easily-absorbed feel shea is prized for, without the heavier, harder texture of whole shea butter. Extracted from the nuts and gently fractionated, it retains shea's naturally rich fatty acid profile in a smooth, pourable liquid form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShea Oil is a versatile carrier and base oil for soap makers, cosmetic formulators and lip balm and lotion makers alike. Its light texture and skin-loving fatty acid profile make it a popular choice for facial oils, body oils, lip balms, lotions, creams and soap superfatting, where a lighter alternative to solid shea butter is preferred. It's batch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals, and supplied 100% pure and natural with no additives or dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied ready for you to formulate into soaps, lip balms, lotions, creams, hair care and body care products at your preferred usage rate. Please note: this is a raw cosmetic ingredient intended for formulation use — see Product Safety below for general handling guidance before working with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Shea Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Butyrospermum parkii (syn Vitellaria paradoxa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart used: Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction method: Cold pressed and fractionated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: 100% pure and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Pale yellow to golden coloured liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Characteristic, mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefractive index: 1.465–1.475 @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific gravity: 0.920–0.930 g\/mL @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaponification value: 175–195 mgKOH\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeroxide value: Less than 2.0 meq O₂\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine value: 75–90 g I₂\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid value: Less than 0.5 mgKOH\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Soluble in cosmetic esters and fixed oils; insoluble in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatty acid composition: Palmitic acid 3.5–6.5%, palmitoleic acid 0–1.5%, stearic acid 5–15%, oleic acid 68–78%, linoleic acid 7–18%, alpha-linolenic acid max 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality control: Batch-tested for microbial purity (aerobic bacteria, yeast\/mould, E. coli, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus) and heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulatory note: REACH exempt under Annex IV\/V of EU Regulation 1907\/2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended use: Cosmetics and personal care formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport classification: Not regulated as Dangerous Goods for land, sea or air transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Supplied by Nature In Bottle for Soapmaid Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure, cold pressed and fractionated shea oil — lighter and more pourable than whole shea butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally rich in oleic and stearic acids for a nourishing, skin-loving profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile carrier oil for soap making, lip balm, lotion, cream, hair care and body oil formulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals for consistent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo declared allergens or hazard classifications on the Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent pale yellow to golden colour and characteristic mild odour batch to batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from an established supplier with full safety and technical documentation available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot classified as a physical, health or environmental hazard under GHS; no significant hazards identified on the Safety Data Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with any raw ingredient, the SDS notes this substance has unknown acute oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity and unknown long-term aquatic hazard data — general good-handling practice is still recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect eye contact with the concentrate may cause temporary irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and chemical-resistant gloves when handling in bulk; wash thoroughly after handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat, sparks and open flames as a general precaution; store in a tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin contact: wash thoroughly with soap and water. Eye contact: rinse promptly with plenty of water for several minutes, removing contact lenses if present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf swallowed, do not induce vomiting — rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious) and seek medical or poison control advice if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot classified as Dangerous Goods for land, sea or air transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for use by soap makers, cosmetic formulators and lip balm\/lotion makers; always patch test the finished formulation before wider use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis available on request — please read before handling or repackaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Shea Oil made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% pure Butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil, cold pressed and fractionated from the nuts — no additives or dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Shea Oil different from shea butter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFractionation removes the higher-melting-point components, leaving a lighter, pourable liquid oil rather than a solid butter — easier to incorporate into liquid formulations like facial oils, lotions and lip balms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this oil ready to use, or does it need to be diluted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's supplied undiluted as a pure carrier oil. It can be used as-is in your formulation or blended with other oils and actives at your preferred usage rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in soap and lip balm making?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — shea oil is a popular lighter alternative to shea butter for soap superfatting, lip balms, lotions, creams and body oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Shea Oil hazardous to handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the Safety Data Sheet does not classify it as a physical, health or environmental hazard. Direct eye contact with the concentrate may cause temporary irritation, so basic eye protection is still recommended when handling in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this oil come with a Certificate of Analysis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's batch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals, with a Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet all available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the container tightly closed, in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soapmaid","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50531512418490,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":50531512451258,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":50531512484026,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":50531512516794,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/8278\/1114\/files\/shea_nut_oil.png?v=1790302171","url":"https:\/\/www.soapmaid.com\/products\/shea-oil-pre-order-only","provider":"Soapmaid Australia Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}