LECITHIN

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CHARECTERISTICS

  • It is light brown or brown compound with the characteristic odor

SOLUBILITY

  • Highly soluble in benzene and chloroform and partially soluble in water and acetone

EFFECTS

  • Harmless

PREPARATION

  • It is prepared through soya bean oil
  • It is also obtained from egg yolk, corn and seeds of many vegetables

GRADES

  • Technical, bleached, unbleached, plastic, cosmetic, Food grade

USES

  • It is used as emulsifying, dispersing, wetting and dying agent
  • It is used in making of anti-oxidant, margarine and chocolates
  • Also used in bakery product, animal feed, food product
  • It has application in textile, plastic and soap industry.

 

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