Soy Butter
(Glycine Soja)
Glycine from the Greek glykys meaning sweet; Soja meaning course.
An easy to grow plant, it has been cultivated for 3000 years in eastern Asia and introduced to the United States in the 1700's.
Today the U.S. is the largest producer of soybeans, more than one billion bushels per year, with the major cultivation located in the midwest and south.
Soy butter is known for its ability to replenish the skin's lipid barrier which is important for the skin's hydration and protection.
Soybeans have long been cultivated for their protein, oil and lecithin content all of which make an effective moisturizing agent. Lecithin is also know as an emulsifier containing natural antioxidant properties which is beneficial for all skin types!
With its spreadability and moisturizing benefits soy butter is a great ingredient for your creams and lotions and also makes an excellent base for other products. Use it in your hair care products for added conditioning and shine.
Common Uses of Soy Butter
- Creams
- Lotions
- Soaps
- Hair care products
Benefits of Soy Butter
- Moisturizing
- Replenishes lipid barrier
- Rehydrating
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBNS39
CHEMICAL NAME: SOY BUTTER
INCI NAME: GLYCINE SOJA
CAS NUMBER: N/A
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| |
U.M. |
Methods |
Range |
| Physical status at 25oC |
|
Visual |
Solid |
| Color |
|
Visual |
Pale white |
| Melting point |
oC |
NFT60-121 |
38 - 48 |
| Dropping point |
oC |
NFT60-102 |
39- 49 |
| Solidification point |
oC |
NFT60-128 |
36 - 47 |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
NFT60-204 |
1 - 4 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
NFT60-206 |
130 - 160 |
| Iodine value |
gI2/100g |
NF ISO 3961 |
40 - 75 | |
