Shea Butter Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter
- Karite Butter
Shea butter supplier for personal-care, pharmaceutical, food and specialty manufacturers in Malaysia. Also known as Butyrospermum parkii butter and karite butter, this natural vegetable fat is selected as a bulk emollient and structure aid in creams, lotions, body butters, balms, soap and related formulations.
Commercial grades include refined, unrefined or raw, deodorised, cosmetic-grade and food-grade shea butter. Supply is commonly offered as blocks, slabs or pastilles. Refined and deodorised cuts suit fragrance-sensitive systems, while unrefined butter retains more natural colour and odour.
Formulators use shea butter in skin-care emulsions, lip and hair care, soap and selected topical bases. Food-grade material may serve confectionery and edible fat systems. Shea oil, shea stearin, shea olein and cocoa butter remain separate products and should not be treated as aliases of whole shea butter.
Send the required grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- refined, unrefined, cosmetic, food
- Appearance
- ivory to cream or pale yellow soft solid, firmer when cooled
Shea Butter grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined shea butter | pale cream to off-white soft solid, blocks, slabs or pastilles | — | Cosmetic creams, lotions, balms and emulsions where a milder odour and more consistent colour are preferred over raw butter. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Unrefined or raw shea butter | ivory to yellow soft solid with characteristic shea odour | — | Natural and traditional personal-care systems, body butters and soap where the unrefined profile is part of the formulation brief. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Deodorised shea butter | pale soft solid with reduced odour | — | Fragrance-sensitive creams, lotions and lip or hair systems where residual shea odour must be minimised. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic or food grade shea butter | soft solid in the requested commercial form | — | Personal-care raw-material supply or food applications that specify a cosmetic-grade or food-grade butter rather than a general technical cut. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy shea butter from ChemTrade
Request a quote for shea butter
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | ivory to cream or pale yellow soft solid according to grade | — |
| Botanical / INCI identity | Butyrospermum parkii butter (shea butter) | — |
| Common physical forms | blocks, slabs or pastilles, depending on supply | — |
| Common grade checks | free fatty acid or acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, melting behaviour, colour, odour and moisture as required by the application | — |
Shea Butter applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and strong odours. Protect from prolonged light and air exposure that can raise peroxide value, and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about shea butter
What is the difference between refined and unrefined shea butter?
Refined shea butter is typically paler and milder in odour, which suits many creams, lotions and fragrance-sensitive systems. Unrefined or raw shea butter retains more of the natural colour and characteristic odour and is often chosen for natural body butters, soap and traditional personal-care briefs. State which profile the formulation needs when enquiring.
Are shea oil, shea stearin and shea olein the same as shea butter?
No. Shea butter is the whole soft solid fat. Shea oil, shea stearin and shea olein are fractionated materials with different melting and handling behaviour. Request those fractions separately if the recipe needs them rather than whole butter.
Which form or grade of shea butter should I request?
Refined or deodorised grades are common for bulk cosmetic creams and lotions. Unrefined material is selected when the natural odour and colour are wanted. Food-grade butter is for edible applications. Commercial supply may be blocks, slabs or pastilles; confirm the preferred form with the enquiry.
What specifications should a buyer provide for shea butter?
State the intended application and any required limits for free fatty acid or acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, melting behaviour, colour, odour and moisture. For a formulation already in production, include the current specification or a representative sample requirement so the grade can be matched more closely.
Is shea butter the same product as cocoa butter?
No. Shea butter is derived from the shea tree nut (Butyrospermum parkii) and cocoa butter is a separate fat. They may appear in related confectionery or personal-care systems, but each should be requested as its own product.
What details are needed for a shea butter price enquiry?
Provide the grade, form, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred pack format, documentation needs and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.