DETAILS

What is Soapnut Extract?

Soapnut Extract Powder, commercially processed from the premium pericarp of Sapindus mukorossi, is a world-class, 100% natural plant-derived surfactant manufactured by JHD Nutrasource. Utilizing advanced eco-friendly aquatic extraction and multi-stage membrane purification technologies, our extract is exceptionally standardized to achieve elite purity grades containing up to 40% to 80% Total Soapnut Saponins. Our modern manufacturing infrastructure enforces absolute control over heavy metals, pesticide residues, and physical stability, seamlessly complying with global organic and green cosmetic standards. Characterized by its excellent water solubility, fine particle uniformity, and remarkable self-foaming properties, this pale-yellow to light brown powder serves as the ultimate sulfate-free active engine for global brands formulating eco-friendly personal care products, hypoallergenic baby cleansers, and premium green household detergents.

FUNCTION

Premium Bio-Surfactant & Natural Foaming

Soapnut saponins drastically lower the surface tension of water, generating rich, stable, and micro-dense foams that lift away dirt, excess sebum, and environmental pollutants effortlessly. This purely botanical cleansing action provides an excellent, non-toxic, and fully biodegradable alternative to synthetic chemical surfactants like SLS and SLES.

Intensive Antimicrobial & Anti-Dandruff Activity

Exhibits strong natural inhibitory effects against common dermatological pathogens, including Malassezia furfur (the root cause of dandruff) and Propionibacterium acnes. Incorporating this extract helps balance the skin and scalp microflora, significantly reducing dandruff, soothing persistent itching, and preventing localized acne outbreaks.

Gentle Hypoallergenic & Skin Barrier Protection

Possesses an inherently mild, slightly acidic pH that aligns perfectly with the human skin's natural acid mantle. Unlike harsh chemicals that strip away vital epidermal lipids, it cleanses without causing dryness or cellular irritation, making it highly safe for ultra-sensitive, eczema-prone, or baby skin matrices.

Natural Emulsification & Pesticide Degradation

Functions as a highly effective organic emulsifier that helps stabilize oil-in-water mixtures in diverse cosmetic formulations. Furthermore, modern agricultural studies highlight its unique ability to physically solubilize and accelerate the degradation of chemical pesticide residues on fruit and vegetable surfaces.

Application

Clean-Beauty Shampoos & Scalp Care

The unmatched foundational active ingredient for sulfate-free shampoos, anti-dandruff hair cleansers, and balancing scalp serums. It allows cosmetic chemists to satisfy the soaring global consumer demand for 100% botanical hair care that safely cleanses without stripping away salon-treated hair dye or natural keratin.

Hypoallergenic Baby Care & Personal Hygiene

Extensively utilized in organic tear-free baby washes, gentle facial cleansers, sensitive skin body washes, and feminine hygiene gels. Its completely non-irritating, plant-derived profile provides premium brands with a rock-solid marketing selling point for clean-label, family-safe daily hygiene.

Green Household Cleansers & Fruit Washes

Ideally suited for engineering high-end organic dishwashing liquids, eco-friendly laundry powders, and premium natural fruit and vegetable cleansers. It ensures complete, residue-free rinsing while delivering a powerful grease-cutting performance that is fully safe for environmental ecosystems and waterways.

Eco-Friendly Pet Grooming & Hypoallergenic Shampoos

An exceptional active inclusion for super-premium dog and cat shampoos, tearless puppy washes, and therapeutic pet skin-care foams. Because its natural saponins clean deeply without disrupting companion animals' delicate sense of smell, while simultaneously offering mild natural insect-repelling and anti-flea properties, it empowers pet-care manufacturers to dominate the fast-growing luxury green pet-economy sector.

COA

Items	Specification	Result	Method
Assay	Glycyrrhizin (Glycyrrhizic Acid) ≤3.0%	1.65%	HPLC \|\| USP
Ratio	0.16736111111111	0.16736111111111	Calculation
Identification	Correspond to standard	Conform	TLC \|\| USP

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Odor	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Particle Size	NLT 95% Through 80 mesh	Conform	Analytical sieving \|\| USP
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.00%	3.3%	USP
Total Ash	NMT 5.00%	2.15%	USP
Bulk Density	Between 30~70g/100ml	40.29g/100ml	USP Method I

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Heavy Metals(as Pb)	NMT 10ppm	＜10ppm	USP Method II
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	0.13ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Lead (Pb)	NMT 2ppm	0.18ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Cadmium (Cd)	NMT 1ppm	0.05ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Mercury (Hg)	NMT 1ppm	0.01ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Plate Count	NMT 10,000cfu/g	＜100cfu/g	USP
Total Yeast & Mold	NMT 1,000cfu/g	＜10cfu/g	USP
E. Coli	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP
Salmonella	Not Detected in(g) 25	Not Detected	USP
Staphylococcus	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP