Tucuma Butter
Tucuma Butter is considered to have high levels of Lauric, Myristic and Oleoic fatty acids which are all thought to moisturize the skin and hair. This butter has a natural gloss and glide that can be useful in hair care, massage and lotion formulations.

Why People Use This Product:
To provide moisturizing properties to products.

Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Cold & Hot Process Soap. Lotions. Lip Products. After Sun Skin Care. Foot Care. Hair Conditioners.

Interesting Facts:
Considered to have high levels of Lauric, Myristic and Oleoic fatty acids which are all thought to moisturize the skin and hair. This butter has a natural gloss and glide that can be useful in be hair care, massage and lotion formulations.
Average Melt Point: 83-97º F.


Cold & Hot Process Soapmaking Saponification Information:
SAP NaOH .17, SAP KOH .238


Country Of Origin: Brazil

This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.

This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).

Directions:

DIRECTIONS: Slowly stir melted product into the oil portion of your formulation.  Common use levels are lip products 5-100%, cold process soap 3-6%, lotions and creams 3-5%.  Can be applied directly to the skin.

TIPS: The average melting point for the butter is 83-97°F. Butters provide moisturizing properties to products. To minimize greasy after feel we recommend blending with 1-3% cornstarch or isopropyl myristate.  Test your final product to insure optimal performance. 

STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location.  When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.   

CAUTION: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Ingredients:
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Tucuma Butter

Available Sizes:
2 oz $7.15
1 lb $36.45
5 lb $150.45
10 lb (2 - 5 lb) $285.95
33 lb (single bucket) (Bulk) $731.95
330 lb (Bulk) $5663.95