Description
Tea Saponin 90% – Natural Plant Surfactant
Tea Saponin is a natural triterpenoid saponin extracted from the seeds of Camellia oleifera. It functions as a plant-derived non-ionic surfactant widely used in personal care, detergents, agricultural formulations, and industrial applications.
Because of its strong surface activity, Tea Saponin provides excellent foaming, emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing performance. It can serve as a natural alternative to synthetic surfactants in environmentally conscious formulations.
The product appears as a brown-yellow fine powder, readily soluble in water and capable of producing dense, stable foam. In addition to its surface activity, Tea Saponin also demonstrates natural biological activity such as insecticidal and antimicrobial effects, which supports its use in agricultural and environmental formulations.
Derived from renewable plant resources and biodegradable in nature, Tea Saponin supports the development of sustainable cosmetic, detergent, and agricultural products.
> Product Information
Product Name: Tea Saponin
Botanical Source: Camellia oleifera Seed Extract
CAS Number: 8047-15-2
EC Number: 232-462-6
Appearance: Brown-yellow fine powder
Solubility: Water soluble
>Specifications
Appearance: Brown-yellow fine powder
Assay (Tea Saponin, UV): ≥90%
Sieve Analysis: 100% pass 80 mesh
Loss on Drying: ≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition: ≤5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤10 ppm
Lead (Pb): ≤2 ppm
Arsenic (As): ≤2 ppm
Mercury (Hg): ≤0.1 ppm
Chromium (Cr): ≤2 ppm
> Key Features
1) Natural Surfactant
Tea Saponin effectively reduces surface tension and functions as a natural wetting and dispersing agent.
2) Strong Foaming Ability
Produces fine, dense and stable foam, suitable for shampoos, body washes, cleansers and detergent products.
3) Natural Emulsification
Helps create stable oil-in-water emulsions, improving formulation stability.
4) Plant-Derived and Biodegradable
Extracted from Camellia seeds and biodegradable in the environment.
5) Biological Activity
Demonstrates natural insecticidal and antimicrobial properties, supporting agricultural applications.
> Applications
1) Personal Care & Cosmetics
Used as a natural surfactant in:
• Shampoo
• Body wash
• Facial cleanser
• Herbal soap
• Natural cosmetics
2) Household & Industrial Detergents
Suitable for:
• Liquid detergents
• Dishwashing liquids
• Laundry detergents
• Industrial cleaning agents
3) Agricultural Formulations
Used as a wetting and spreading agent in pesticide and fertilizer formulations.
Also applied in ecological pest control due to its biological activity.
4) Aquaculture & Environmental Use
Tea Saponin is used in pond preparation and environmental management because of its natural molluscicidal properties.
> Storage
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
> FAQ
1) What is Tea Saponin?
Tea Saponin is a natural surfactant extracted from Camellia oleifera seeds. It is widely used in detergents, cosmetics, agriculture, and industrial formulations.
2) Is Tea Saponin biodegradable?
Yes. Tea Saponin is plant-derived and biodegradable, making it suitable for environmentally friendly formulations.
3) What are the main functions of Tea Saponin?
Tea Saponin provides:
• foaming
• emulsifying
• wetting
• dispersing
It is often used as a natural alternative to synthetic surfactants.
4) Is Tea Saponin used in agriculture?
Yes. Tea Saponin is used as a wetting agent in pesticide formulations and also shows natural insecticidal and molluscicidal activity.