Physical Form of Soy Lecithin for Nano-Liposome Formulation
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Physical Form of Soy Lecithin for Nano-Liposomes
Soy Lecithin suitable for creating Nano-Liposomes, particularly for encapsulation purposes, is often in the form of a fine powder.
Based on our product information, several types of Hydrogenated Lecithin (derived from Soy Lecithin) are available and described as powders suitable for encapsulation:
- Hydrogenated Lecithin (95% Phosphatidylcholine): Described as a fine, light-colored powder.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin (70% Phosphatidylcholine): Also described as a fine, light-colored powder.
- Phosphatidylcholine 90% (from Soy Lecithin, Light Yellow): Described as a light-colored powder or semi-clumping powder.
These powder forms are typically used for creating liposomes or for phospholipid encapsulation due to their high purity of Phosphatidylcholine and suitable physical properties.
We also have a Soy Lecithin (Soy Bean Oil, Liquid Lecithin) product, which is a viscous oil. While general lecithin can be used in formulations, the powder forms of Hydrogenated Lecithin are more specifically highlighted for encapsulation techniques like those used for Nano-Liposomes.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide images of the products directly.
