Sophorolipids

General Information

• Product Name: Sophorolipids
• Catalog: SUR-BIO-002
• Applications: Personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food industry, environmental remediation, agriculture and animal feed, industrial applications, others.

Introduction

Sophorolipid is an innovative and eco-friendly biosurfactant derived from microbial fermentation, produced primarily by non-pathogenic yeasts such as Candida bombicola, sophorolipids and synthesized using renewable carbon sources including sugars and vegetable oils. With a unique amphiphilic molecular structure and a wide range of biological and surface-active properties, sophorolipids represent a sustainable and multifunctional alternative to traditional petrochemical-based surfactants. Their biosynthetic production process is environmentally friendly, solvent-free, and aligns with green chemistry principles, making them highly desirable for applications across industries that demand safety, biodegradability, and performance.

As a leading and professional supplier of surfactants, Alfa Chemistry proudly offers sophorolipid to meet the demands of environmentally conscious industries.

Characteristics

• Amphiphilic Structure: Composed of a hydrophilic sophorose head and a hydrophobic fatty acid tail, enabling remarkable emulsifying and solubilizing performance.
• High Surface Activity: Demonstrates efficient reduction of surface and interfacial tension at low concentrations (low CMC).
• Eco-Friendly: Fully biodegradable and derived from sustainable feedstocks; non-toxic to humans and the environment.
• Thermal and Salt Stability: Maintains functionality under extreme temperatures (10-120°C) and high salinity (up to 60,000 mg/L).
• Safe and Mild: Exhibits low irritation potential, making it ideal for use in personal care and pharmaceutical applications.

Basic Parameters

Items	Type I	Type II	Type III	Type IV	Type V	Type VI
Appearance	White powder	White to light yellow powder	Light yellow to brownish liquid	Light yellow to brownish liquid	White to light yellow powder	Light yellow to brownish liquid
Actives	≥ 98%	≥ 95%	--	--	200±20 g/kg	--
Water Content	≤ 2%	≤ 5%	--	--	≤ 8%	--
Solid Content	--	--	45-55%	45-55%	--	≥ 25%
pH (10% aqoeous solution)	--	--	3.5-7.0	3.5-7.0	7.0-10.0	6.0-8.0 (0.5% solution)
Ester : Acid	100:0	97:3	50:50	30:70	--	--
Appliations	Medicine, drugs, research	Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, research	Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry	Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry	Agriculture	Oil exploitation

* Typical values (not warranted values)

Applications

Due to their exceptional surface activity, biocompatibility, and eco-friendly profile, sophorolipids are highly versatile and find wide-ranging applications across multiple industries:

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in shampoos, cleansers, creams, and toothpaste as a gentle emulsifier, solubilizer, and moisturizer. Also enhances transdermal drug delivery.
• Pharmaceuticals: It acts as a drug carrier in nanoemulsions, exhibits anticancer and antimicrobial potential, and is under study for anti-leukemia applications.
• Food Industry: It functions as a natural food-grade emulsifier and stabilizer, ensuring safety and efficacy in processed foods.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized in low-foam detergents and cleaning agents, as well as in enhanced oil recovery to reduce crude viscosity and improve extraction rates.
• Agriculture and Animal Feed: It enhances nutrient uptake in crops and improves animal health when used as a feed additive.
• Emerging Technologies: Applicable in nanomaterial development, biodegradable coatings, adhesives, and bio-based polymers.

Whether you are developing cosmetic formulations, an environmental solution, or a pharmaceutical product, our sophorolipids deliver reliable performance, proven safety, and sustainable innovation. For more information or technical support, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team of experts is ready to assist you with customized solutions and comprehensive service.

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