Molasses
Synonyms
Category
Natural Surfactant
> Plant Extract
>> Multicomponent Extract
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 68476-78-8
EINECS: 270-698-1
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), black viscous liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, dispersing abilities.
Note (1), Component Description: a by-product remaining after the crystallization and removal of sugar from sugar manufacture, contains sugars (mainly included sucrose), protein, amino acids, water, etc., and the main component is sugars.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
70.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), NY/T 3476 Feed raw material -- Cane molasses
(1b), QB/T 2684 Cane molasses
(1c), QB/T 5005 Beet molasses
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Used in preparation of ethanol and citric acid by fermentation method.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent in personal care products.
Manufacturers
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