Description

Yucca Extract is a natural, plant-derived saponin concentrate obtained from the Yucca schidigera plant. This versatile extract is valued for its powerful surfactant, foaming, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a key functional ingredient across multiple industries. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the animal nutrition, agricultural, food & beverage, and personal care sectors for its natural and effective performance.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: Used as a natural surfactant to reduce ammonia and odor in livestock and poultry housing, improving animal health and growth performance.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a wetting agent, spreader, and penetrant in foliar fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to enhance efficacy.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a foaming and flavoring agent, particularly in root beer and other specialty beverages.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into shampoos, soaps, and skincare products for its gentle cleansing and foaming properties.
• Horticulture & Turf Management: Acts as a soil wetting agent and biostimulant to improve water penetration and nutrient uptake in plants.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a natural foaming agent in fire extinguishers and as a flotation agent in mining processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yucca Extract
CAS No.	90147-57-2
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Natural Extract)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Yucca Schidigera Extract; Yucca Mohave Extract; Yucca Saponin; Yucca; Desert Yucca Extract; Mohave Yucca; Spanish Dagger Extract; EINECS 290-411-2
EINECS	290-411-2

Quality Control

Our Yucca Extract is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive testing, including assay for saponin content, heavy metals analysis, and microbiological testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light tan to brown fine powder
Identification (TLC)	Conforms
Assay (Saponins)	Min. 10% - 60% (Various grades available)
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0%
Ash	≤ 15.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

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