The two extraction processes, which are the crushing and the extraction by solvent, are less known by the users. It is nevertheless a point that purchase departments, formulators and persons in charge in laboratories should study very carefully.

For cost reasons, most of fatty contents are obtained by chemical extraction using hexane as solvent. The advantage of such process is that the percentage of fatty subtracts is maximum; this is a reliable chemical process at the lowest cost.

The use of Shea Butter in chocolate industry has standardized this method. In the industry, nobody cares about it because shea butter is sought as a substitute for cocoa butter and not for its active principles. When Shea Butter has been recognized for its intrinsic properties for beauty care, the first users have required a butter without any solvent: the mechanical crushing has given a pure and natural butter with all its intrinsic properties. But this method do not allow to extract the total amount of the butter from the nut; the quantity is less than by solvent extraction. Therefore the price is higher.

The laboratories are not all concerned by this problem and nowadays some prefer the price of butter extracted by solvent to the quality of the butter extracted by crushing. A better information on the manufacturing processes is therefore necessary.

If some preparations, particularly hairlotions, do not require a butter with all its intrinsic properties, most of beauty care users should insist on a « crushed » butter. It must be pointed out that in the native countries where the butter is used as anti-inflammatory, the butter extracted by crushing is the only one used by consumers.

The manufacturer has to specify the extraction method for a better user’s information.

Description :

Refined hempoil is obtained from the seed of hemp by crushing method. French hemp grows under EEC regulations. French seeds are neither sterilized nor fumigated. This oil HCH 65 is refined for thin formulation purposes (less odor and less color).

Applications :

Hempoil is a brand-new product for the beauty care mass-market. Its high content of Essential Fatty Acids help the action of the hydrolipid coat. Hempoil can be used for body, facial creams and lotions, sunscreen, soaps. The refined hempoil will should be necessary for formulations.

Analysis :

Fatty acid composition

Physical characteristics

Chemical characteristics

Conservation :

To be kept in cool area and sheltered away from light.

Packaging :

5 or 25 liters metallic drums.

Description :

Virgen hempoil is obtained from the seed of hemp by crushing method. French hemp grows under EEC regulations. French seeds are neither sterilized nor fumigated. This oil HCH 37 is not refined.

Applications :

Hempoil is a brand-new product for the beauty care mass-market. Its high content of Essential Fatty Acids help the action of the hydrolipid coat. Hempoil can be used for body, facial creams and lotions, sunscreen, soaps. The virgen hempoil will be more suitable for natural cosmetics. It can be used « as it is » for massage. The penetration is extraordinary fast and efficient.

Analysis :

Fatty acid composition

Physical characteristics

Chemical characteristics

Conservation :

To be kept in cool area and sheltered away from light.

Packaging :

5 liters plastic drum = 1.32 Gallon

25 liters metallic drum = 6.6 Gallon

This site is dedicated to the viable hemp seed oil for cosmetics and food industries. Virgen or refined oil are produced by the Teco Co. in France.

Why to use Hemp Seed Oil in foods and cosmetics ?

• High contents of essentials fatty acid : The total of EFA is around 75 % in Hempoil and the body requires the two EFA it cannot produce from other substances. From EFA it produces GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid)
• Ratio between omega 3 and omega 6 : Dr. Udo Erasmus « Hemp seed oil is the nature’s most perfectly balanced oil »… due to its high content and 1:3 optimal ratio of the two Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) Omega-3 Linolenic Acid (LNA) and Omega-6 Linoleic Acid (LA).
• GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) : Factors of modern life (diet, environment, etc..) can inhibit the capability of the body to produce GLA. The advantage of Hempoil is the percentage of GLA which is 2,6 %
• VITAMINS : Vit A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D & E.

See Analysis in Virgen Hempoil Product Information and Refined Hempoil Product Information, Hempoil in Cosmetics, Hempoil in Food

Why to use Teco Hempoil ?

Hemp growing is not authorised in the USA and all seeds imported in USA has to be fumigated before shipments.

All seeds are sterilized in USA according to the actual legislation.

On the contrary, French farmers produce legal hemp under EEC regulations

In the same area, with neither fumigation nor sterilization; viable hemp seeds are crushed to obtain the Virgen Teco Hempoil. Here we are with our Grade A.

More info with Virgen Hempoil Product Information and for laboratories Hempoil M.S.D.S.

A Refined Teco Hempoil is also available for cosmetics industries. Teco refine this crushed oil to supply a product with less odor and clearest for cosmetics thin formulations. More info with Refined Hempoil Product Information and for laboratories Hempoil M.S.D.S.

Quality and viability : no way to match Teco Hempoil…

Among many applications and types of products, SHEABUTTERS may be included in :

What concentration to use ?

Depending upon the formulation and budget, one will most likely want to choose a level which will take into consideration the cost-effect and the efficiency in the formulated product.

Two options :

• You are searching a better marketing labelisation with Shea Butter effect use below 5%.
• You want the product to perform better due to Shea Butter in the formulation, use 10% and more.

This Olein is obtained by fractionning the natural sheabutter. This is the liquid form after extraction from the crushed Shea Butter from Teco.

Physical Caracteristics :

Chemical Caracteristics :

Butter / Olein Comparison :

• Triterpen alcool esters (Stérols esters ) :
  • Highest content in Olein (9% versus 5%).
  • Action on the moisturing regulation.
• Rubbers :
  • No rubber in Olein.
• Mono and Poly insaturated fatty acids :
  • Highest content in olein.
• Diglycérides :
  • Highest content in Olein ( 8/12 versus 4/6 ).

Methylic Esters Composition :

Stabiliser :

• Natural Tocopherol

Teco Codification NR :

• OLL 63

Packaging and storage :

• Olein poured in plastic sails of 15 Kg each or in 180Kg metallic drums.
• Close tight after each use in case the whole volume is not used at once.
• Warehouse must be dry and cool. Normal storage temperature 10 to 12°C.

1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT/ COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

• Product name : Sheaolein
• Trade name : Sheaolein
• Product reference company : OLL63
• Producer : Codina – 24 rue Violet – 75015 Paris FRANCE
  Tel: 331-45-78-88-88 Fax: 331-45-78-88-80

2 – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

• INCI Name : Sheabutter ( Butyrospermum Parkii)
• CAS Number : 91080-23-8
• EINECS/ ELINCS : 293-515-7
• Chemical description : Fatty acid triglyceride
• Substance presenting health Hazard : None

3 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

• Environmental Hazards : Not to be expected if handled and used properly.
• Human Health Hazards : Not to be expected if handled and used properly.

4 – FIRST AID MEASURES

• Effects and symptoms:
  • Ingestion : Edible quality
  • Inhalation : Not considered dangerous
  • Skin contact : Non-irritating
  • Eye contact : May cause irritation
• First Aid Mesures :
  • Ingestion : Not a direct hazard.
  • Inhalation : No vapours appear at normal working temperature.
  • Skin contact : Not a direct hazard.
  • Eye contact : Flush with water for about 15 minutes. If irritation continues see a doctor.

5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

• Extinguishing Media :
  • Suitable : Dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
  • Unsuitable fire extinguishser : Water jet but use water to cool fire exposed containers.
• Special Firefighting Procedures :
  • Protection of Firefighters : Wear self contained breathing apparatus and other protective clothing.

6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MESURES

• Personal Precautions : Watch out for slippery conditions when spillage. Avoid contact with eyes.
• Environmental Precautions : Keep away from drains and ground water.
• Methods of Cleaning Up : Pick up excess with inert absorbant material and place into separate waste container. Flush area with warm soapy water.

7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

• Handling : Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor ( slippage).
• Measures for safety handling : Consider normal working hygiene. Keep away from sources of ignition.
• Storage : Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat.
• Suitable packing materials : Coated steel drums, dark plastic containers, dark glass.

Not suitable packaging materials: Not direct contact with iron, bronze nor copper.

8 – EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

• Further measures to the design of technical equipment : If necessary, melt in water bath.
• Respiratory protection : No special measures at normal room temperature.
• Hand protection : No special measures at normal room temperature.
• Eye protection : Usage of safety glasses/ goggles is recommanded.
• Skin protection : No special measures at normal room temperature.

9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• Appearance :
  • Form : Solid at 20 °C.
  • Colour : Strauw
  • Smel l : Characteristic
• Information related to safety :
  • Melting point : 21 to 23°C.
  • Boiling Point : NA
  • Flash Point : >200 °C
  • Ignition Temperature : NA
  • Autoinflammability : Not possible
  • Explosive properties : Not explosive
  • Limits of flammability : NA
  • Vapour pressure : Less than 0.01mmHg
  • Density at 20°C : 0.92 at 40°C
  • pH -value : Insoluble in water

10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

• Conditions to avoid : Oxidation promoting conditions ( Heat, Sunlight and Air).
• Materials to avoid : Strong Oxidizing Agents
• Hazardous decomposition products : Only through Thermal decomposition products: H2O and CO2

11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The product is considered non-toxic and of edible quality.

• Acute Toxicity :
  • Oral ( LD 50) : Not tested on animal
  • Inhalation ( LC 50) : Not to be expected
  • Skin irritation : No skin irritation.
  • Eye irritation : Slightly irritant.
  • Sensitation : NA
  • Chronic Toxicity : Not to be expected

12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

• Elimination ( persistency and degradability) : Readily biodegradable
• Bioaccumulative potential : NA
• Ecotoxicity : NA
• According to the chemical composition : No content of heavy metal and substances classified as dangerous for the environment

13 – DISPOSITIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Product : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. This material is not considered Hazardous Waste.
• Contaminated packaging : Suitable waste-disposal site approved by local authorities.

14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

• Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE : Not classified
• Sea transport IMDG/GGVSee : Not classified
• Air Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR : Not Classified
• Transport/Further information : Not hazardous product according to these transport classifications.

15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

• Classification according to EEC directives : According to our information this product is not dangerous material.
• Symbols and phrases according to health hazards : None.
• Dangerous substances to label : None.
• R-phrases : None
• S-phrases : None

16 – OTHER INFORMATIONS

• This information is given in good faith and based on our current knowledge of the product.
• The above information is not claiming characteristics of the product in term of legal claims of performance / guarantee.
• This information only describes safety measures and no liability may arise from the use or application of the product described herein.

This Olein is obtained by fractionning the natural sheabutter to separate the olein and the stearin

Physical Caracteristics

Chemical Caracteristics :

Butter/Olein comparison :

• Triterpen alcool esters (Stérols esters ):
  • Highest content in Olein (9% versus 5%).
  • Action on the moisturing regulation.
• Rubbers :
  • No rubber in Olein.
• Mono and Poly insaturated fatty acids :
  • Highest content in olein.
• Diglycérides :
  • Highest content in Olein ( 8/12 versus 4/6 ).

Methylic esters composition :

Stabiliser :

• Natural Tocopherol

Teco codification NR :

• OLL 63- ( See Also M.S.D.S OLL 63 ).

Packaging and storage :

• Olein poured in plastic sails of 25 Kg each or in 180Kg metallic drums.
• Close tight after each use in case the whole volume is not used at once.
• Warehouse must be dry and cool. Normal storage temperature 10 to 12°C.

Formulation Guideline :

Procedure :

In the main kettle, introduce water, and after heating (75°), all ingredients phase A.

Phase C : Gum gel, to be prepared separately and a few hours before. Confirm that C is homlogeneous, then with moderate agitation add C to the batch.

In a separate kettle, blend D ingredients, and heat to 70°, until completely uniform

With moderate agitation, add D to (A+B+C)

Continue mixing until the product temperature is 35-40° . Then add preservative (part E) and perfume.

Mechanical crushing is an important marketing argument. The word « NATURAL » will have all his meaning. Main « Natural Health Food  » chains are insisting on the « CRUSHING » method.

Although there are no scientific studies proving the superiority of the crushing sheabutter, local population in Africa are not using the solvent one for their skin and hair, even when the price is very attractive. Anyhow, there is no reason to maintain the terms of virgen, crude or crushed for all the oils except for the sheabutter.

Budget will be the key thing for the choice.

Refined or unrefined :

Depending upon the formulation, laboratories will need and ingredient without odor, without color and with no acidity. In this case there is only one choice : REFINED SHEABUTTER.

Niches and specific markets are more and more using new concept :

• Green market will have more arguments with UNREFINED, mainly if the buyyer is use « as it is » (Body butter, Ethnic market willing to use the pure sheabutter, etc…)
• when it is possible, the vitamin environment of the UNREFINED butter will increase the anti-inflammatory effect.