Description

Quillaja Saponaria, Ext. is a natural extract derived from the soap bark tree (*Quillaja saponaria*), primarily valued for its high content of bioactive saponins. This extract serves as a powerful, plant-based surfactant and foaming agent with significant emulsifying and stabilizing properties. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food & beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking natural, functional additives. The compound is identified by CAS No. 68990-67-0.

Application

• Food & Beverage: Used as a natural emulsifier and foaming agent in beverages (e.g., root beer), whipped toppings, and dessert applications.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed in shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes for its gentle foaming and cleansing properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as an adjuvant in vaccine formulations to enhance immune response and in herbal medicinal preparations.
• Agriculture: Acts as a biopesticide and a natural wetting/spreading agent in foliar applications and organic farming.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a foaming agent in firefighting foams and in ore flotation processes within the mining industry.
• Animal Feed: Incorporated as a feed additive for its potential growth-promoting and immune-modulating effects in livestock.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quillaja Saponaria, Ext.
CAS No.	68990-67-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triterpenoid saponins
Molecular Weight	Variable (typically 1000-2000 g/mol for major saponins)
Synonyms	Quillaja Extract; Soap Bark Extract; Quillaja Saponin; Panama Wood Extract; Murillo Bark Extract; China Bark Extract; Quillaja Saponaria Molina Extract; Quillaja Saponaria Bark
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quillaja Saponaria Extract is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process controls and final batch testing, which includes analysis of saponin content, purity, and microbiological safety. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant specifications such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO guidelines are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light tan to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Saponin Content)	Min. 20% (HPLC)
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0%
Ash	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard limits

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