PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE- ▸ Emulsifier: Stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems.
- ▸ Surfactant/wetting agent: Promotes dispersion and wetting of powders and pigments.
- ▸ Release agent: Reduces sticking in baking and molding.
- ▸ Dispersant: Used in coatings, inks, and feed.
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Request SDS →Lecithin (CAS 8002-43-5) is a natural phospholipid mixture, typically derived from soybean. It functions as an emulsifier, surfactant, wetting and dispersing agent, and release agent across food, feed, and industrial formulations.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 232-307-2
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lecithin FCC Kosher Double Bleached?
It is a natural phospholipid mixture (CAS 8002-43-5), typically soybean-derived, meeting Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) specifications, kosher-certified, and double-bleached to a lighter color. It functions as an emulsifier, surfactant, wetting and dispersing agent, and release agent.
What does double-bleached mean for lecithin?
Double-bleached refers to lecithin processed through two bleaching steps to produce a lighter, more color-stable product than single-bleached or natural grades. The FCC designation indicates it meets Food Chemicals Codex purity specifications.
Are lecithins kosher?
This grade is supplied as kosher-certified lecithin. Kosher certification documentation accompanies the material; confirm the specific certifying agency required for your application on your RFQ.
What is Lecithin FCC Kosher Double Bleached used for?
It is used as an emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems, as a surfactant and wetting agent to disperse powders and pigments, as a release agent in baking and molding, and as a dispersant in coatings, inks, and feed.
How is bulk lecithin supplied and quoted?
Lecithin classifies under HS code 2923.20. RawSource supplies this grade in drums, totes, and bulk quantities with a CoA, SDS, and kosher certificate. Submit an RFQ with your volume and packaging needs for a current bulk quote.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Lecithin (Soy Lecithin)?
Lecithin (Soy Lecithin) (CAS 8002-43-5) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.