Sophorolipids are natural biosurfactants produced by yeast fermentation of plant oils or sugar sources, possessing excellent cleaning, foaming, and moisturizing properties. They are molecularly stable, biodegradable, non-irritating, and friendly to skin and the environment. Sophorolipids are widely used in personal care, household cleaning, textiles, food, and agriculture, representing a new generation of environmentally friendly surfactants that drive green chemistry and sustainable development.
Generic name: Sophorolipid
Chemical name: Sophorolipid
CAS No.: 148409-20-5
Molecular ： C 34 H 56 O 14
Molecular weight: 688.8
Synonyms: lactone-type sophorolipids
Application areas
petroleum industry | Oil spill remediation: In marine oil spill emergency response, sophorolipids can efficiently decompose petroleum pollution, and their biodegradation efficiency is significantly better than that of traditional chemical dispersion systems. Oil recovery and enhanced oil recovery: In oilfield applications, sophorolipids can be used alone or in combination with other additives to significantly reduce crude oil viscosity for different reservoir conditions, with a reduction of 25%–50%, and an overall viscosity reduction effect of up to 90%. |
food industry | Sophorolipids can be used as a natural functional additive in food processing, especially in the preservation of fruits and vegetables. They have a good preservation effect on products with peels, helping to delay moisture loss and quality decline. |
agricultural sector | Agricultural adjuvants and fertilizer enhancement : When used as a foliar spray adjuvant in agricultural production, sophorolipids can improve the spreading and adhesion properties of the solution on the surface of plant leaves, increase the foliar absorption efficiency of nutrients and active ingredients, and thus enhance the effects of fertilization and plant protection. |
Pharmaceutical manufacturing | Medical applications: anti-inflammatory and wound healing agents, anticancer drug carriers, transdermal penetration enhancers . |
Daily chemical industry | Cosmetics and Cleaning Agents: As a green surfactant, it is used in products such as facial cleansers and shampoos to replace chemically synthesized ingredients. |
Packaging
tonnes, drums and tank trucks
Stability and storage conditions
Storage conditions: It should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry, and cool warehouse, and should be protected from fire.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Product Compliance
Indicator range | SL-40 | SL-35 | SL-30 |
Color | Pale yellow to brownish-yellow | Pale yellow to brownish-yellow | Pale yellow to brownish-yellow |
state | Clarified liquid | Clarified liquid | Clarified liquid |
odor | Characteristic odor | Characteristic odor | Characteristic odor |
Active ingredient content, % | ≥40 | ≥35 | ≥30 |
pH value ( 10 %) | 4.0-8.0 | 4.0-8.0 | 4.0-8.0 |
Solubility | Easily soluble in water | Easily soluble in water | Easily soluble in water |
Total bacterial count, Cfu/mL | ≤100 | ≤100 | ≤100 |
Molds and yeasts, Cfu/mL | ≤100 | ≤100 | ≤100 |
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