LUFFA CYLINDRICA- ▸ Personal care: Natural exfoliant and scrub material in soaps and cleansers.
- ▸ Cleaning: Abrasive scrubbing sponges and pads.
- ▸ Renewable fiber: Cellulosic material for sponges and supports.
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Request SDS →Luffa cylindrica (CAS 90131-71-8) is a botanical material from the loofah gourd. Its fibrous vascular network is used as a natural exfoliant and scrubbing medium in personal-care and cleaning products and as a renewable cellulosic fiber.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the common name for Luffa cylindrica?
Luffa cylindrica (CAS 90131-71-8) is commonly known as loofah (also luffa, sponge gourd, or Egyptian cucumber). The industrial material is the fibrous vascular skeleton of the mature gourd.
What is Luffa cylindrica used for industrially?
Its fibrous vascular network is used as a natural exfoliant and scrubbing medium in personal-care and cleaning products, as an abrasive material for scrubbing sponges and pads, and as a renewable cellulosic fiber for sponges and supports.
Is Luffa cylindrica the same as Luffa aegyptiaca?
The two names refer to the same plant; Luffa aegyptiaca is a widely used synonym for Luffa cylindrica (the smooth loofah). It is distinct from Luffa acutangula, the ridged or angled loofah, which is a separate species.
What form does bulk loofah material ship in?
Loofah is supplied as the dried fibrous gourd material, typically as whole pieces, cut sections, or processed pads/discs depending on application. Specify form, dimensions, and any cleaning or bleaching requirement when requesting a quote.
Does RawSource supply Luffa cylindrica in bulk?
RawSource sources Luffa cylindrica fiber in bulk for personal-care, cleaning, and renewable-fiber manufacturers. Request a bulk quote with your target volume, form, and specification, and we will confirm current availability.