Product Overview
Soy Lecithin is a soy-derived ingredient. Supplied as a light-yellow powder under CAS number 8030-76-0, it is described by EZ Elements as a stabilizer, emulsifier and protective colloid for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical applications.
Its powdered form makes it practical to handle and incorporate into dry blends. It helps blend oil and water, improves texture and consistency, and enhances dispersion of ingredients that do not readily mix.
Why It Is a Go-To Ingredient
- Emulsifying and dispersing: Helps blend ingredients that do not readily mix and improves dispersion across formulations.
- Practical powder format: Good handling and easy incorporation into dry blends and manufacturing processes.
- Multi-sector use: Suitable for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical applications.
- Defined specifications: Moisture, peroxide value, acid value and heavy metals have defined limits.
- Documentation: A technical data sheet and an example certificate of analysis are available.
Key Features & Benefits
- Composition: Soybean lecithin, CAS 8030-76-0.
- Powder form: Light yellow powder that is simple to handle and blend into dry mixes.
- Emulsion support: Helps reduce separation and improve ingredient compatibility in oil and water systems.
- Texture and consistency: Contributes to uniform texture and product consistency.
- Moisture: Specified at 2% maximum.
- Peroxide value: Specified at 5 mmol/kg maximum.
- Insoluble in water: Disperses into formulations rather than dissolving, so plan the incorporation method accordingly.
Typical Applications
- Food: Works as a stabilizer, emulsifier and protective colloid in food.
- Dry blends: Easy to incorporate into dry blends.
Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical Applications
- Cosmetic formulations: Used as a stabilizer and emulsifier in oil and water systems.
- Pharmaceutical formulations: Used as a stabilizer and emulsifier.
- Protective colloid: Used as a protective colloid in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical applications.
Technical Applications
- Technical applications: Used in a range of technical applications.
Technical Specifications
The table below lists product specifications from the technical data sheet.
| Property | Specification |
| Product Name | Soy Lecithin |
| CAS Number | 8030-76-0 |
| Appearance | Light yellow powder |
| Odour | Pure smell, no extraneous flavour |
| Packing | 20 kg PE carton |
Batch-Specific Analysis (Certificate of Analysis)
The table below shows example results from a batch of Soy Lecithin. This certificate of analysis is an example only. Individual batch results may vary, so refer to the certificate supplied with your batch.
| Test Item | Specification | Example Batch Result |
| Colour | Light yellow | Qualified |
| Odour | Pure smell, no extraneous flavour | Qualified |
| Form | Powder | Qualified |
| Acetone insoluble | ≥ 95% | 98.8% |
| Moisture | ≤ 2% | 0.7% |
| Hexane insoluble | ≤ 0.3% | 0.28% |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 5 mmol/kg | 1.1 mmol/kg |
| Acid value | ≤ 36 mg KOH/g | 25.4 mg KOH/g |
| Heavy metal (Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg | < 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3.0 mg/kg | < 3 mg/kg |
| Residual solvent | ≤ 50 mg/kg | < 10 mg/kg |
Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier
- Documentation: A technical data sheet and an example certificate of analysis are available for this product.
- Packing: Supplied in 20 kg PE cartons.
- Technical questions: Contact EZ Elements to discuss your application.
- Wider range: Available alongside other ingredients in the EZ Elements range.
Usage Recommendations
No recommended use range is currently specified for this product, so we recommend trial batches under your own conditions. For application guidance, contact the EZ Elements sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is Soy Lecithin?
Soy Lecithin is a soy-derived light-yellow powder. EZ Elements describes it as a stabilizer, emulsifier and protective colloid for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and technical applications.
Q2: How does Soy Lecithin work as an emulsifier?
Lecithin contains phospholipids, which have both water-attracting and oil-attracting parts. This structure helps blend oil and water and supports dispersion of ingredients that do not readily mix.
Q3: Is Soy Lecithin water soluble?
No. The example certificate of analysis lists the product as insoluble in water. It disperses into formulations rather than dissolving, so the incorporation method matters.
Q4: What is the shelf life of Soy Lecithin?
Soy Lecithin has a two-year shelf life. Check the certificate of analysis for your batch.
Q5: Does Soy Lecithin contain soy?
Yes. It is derived from soybeans. Customers with soy allergies should check their own compliance requirements before use. No allergen declaration is currently available for this product.
Q6: Where can I buy Soy Lecithin in Canada?
Explore the food and beverage range at https://ezelements.ca/collections/food-beverages or contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
Order or Enquire
Ready to source Soy Lecithin for your formulations? Contact EZ Elements for pricing and technical information. Browse the food and beverage range at https://ezelements.ca/collections/food-beverages.
