Product Information
Soybean lecithin (CAS No. 8002-43-5), also known as soy phosphatidylcholine, is a pale yellow to brown viscous liquid or powder. It is a natural phospholipid complex extracted from soybeans, mainly composed of phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine. It possesses excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and stabilizing properties and is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and daily chemical industries, making it an important natural functional additive.
Product Description
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Molecular Formula |
C42H80NO8P |
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Molecular Weight |
758 |
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CAS |
8002-43-5 |
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EINECS |
232-307-2 |
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HS Code |
2923200000 |
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Grade Available |
Tech grade, food grade |
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Appearance |
Pure smell, No extraneous flavor |
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Packaging |
Liquid: 200 kg/drum Powder: 20kg/drum |
COA
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Testing Result |
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Checking Item |
China National Standard |
Testing Result |
Result |
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Acetone-insoluble(%) |
≥60 |
62 |
Qualified |
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Hexane insoluble matter (%) |
≤0.3 |
0.1 |
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Moisture (%) |
≤2.0 |
0.2 |
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Acid Value(KOH) (mg/ g) |
≤36.0 |
23 |
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Peroxide value (mmol/kg) |
≤5.0 |
1 |
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Lead (Pb) (mg/kg) |
≤2.0 |
ND |
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Total arsenic (AS) (mg/kg) |
≤3.0 |
ND |
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Gardner (%) |
≤14 |
12 |
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Viscosity (at 25℃ Brookfield) |
150 poise maximum |
140 poise |
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Appearance |
Light brown to yellow, viscous liquid without foreign particles. |
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Taste/odour |
Tasteless, Predominantly Soya |
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Microbiological Indicator:
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Total plate count: |
10 cfu/gm Maxin |
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Enterobacteriacae: |
Negative in 1gm |
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Coliforms: |
Absent |
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E-Coli: |
Negative in 1 gm |
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Yeast & Moulds: |
10 CFU/G |
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Salmonella: |
absent in 25gm |
Uses and Applications
- Food Processing: Used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersant in dairy products, baked goods, chocolate, beverages, and meat products, improving product texture uniformity, enhancing taste and shelf life, and promoting the integration of oil and water.
- Pharmaceutical Field: Used as a pharmaceutical excipient in the preparation of dosage forms such as liposomes and capsules, improving drug solubility and bioavailability; it can also be used as an ingredient in health supplements to help regulate lipid metabolism.
- Daily Chemical Products: Used in cosmetics (such as face creams, lotions, and shampoos) as an emulsifier and humectant, enhancing product stability and improving moisturizing effects on skin and hair.
- Other Fields: Used as a feed additive to improve feed palatability and nutrient absorption, enhancing the growth performance of livestock and aquatic animals; it can also be used as an industrial lubricant and plasticizer.
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