Description

Soya Lecithin is a naturally occurring mixture of phospholipids, glycolipids, and triglycerides derived from soybean oil. It serves as a multifunctional emulsifier, stabilizer, and release agent critical for achieving consistent texture and performance in a wide range of industrial formulations. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking natural, effective, and compliant additives.

Application

• Food & Beverage: As an emulsifier in chocolates, margarines, baked goods, and instant powders to prevent separation and improve texture.
• Nutritional Supplements: A source of phosphatidylcholine in health supplements and nutraceuticals for cognitive and liver support.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in tablet and capsule formulations, acting as a dispersing agent and emulsifier in topical preparations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as an emollient and emulsifier in creams, lotions, and lipsticks to stabilize formulations and improve skin feel.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as a nutritional additive and pellet binder to enhance fat absorption and feed quality.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a release agent in plastics processing, a dispersant in paints and inks, and a conditioning agent in leather treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Soya Lecithin
CAS No.	68855-90-3
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture - primarily C42H80NO8P (for phosphatidylcholine)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Soybean Lecithin; Lecithin; Phosphatidylcholine; Soy Phospholipids; E322; Lecithol; Granulestin; Kelecin; Vegilecithin; 1,2-Diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
EINECS	272-484-8

Quality Control

Our Soya Lecithin is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial monographs (such as USP-NF, Ph. Eur.) and food-grade specifications (FCC). Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, composition, and safety parameters, guaranteeing traceability and supply chain reliability for our global partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown viscous liquid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Acetone Insoluble Matter)	Min. 62.0%
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	Max. 1.5%
Hexane Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.3%
Acid Value	Max. 36 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	Max. 10 meq/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.