
Tea Saponin Powder
Tea Saponin Powder is a 100% plant-based product. It is a glycoside compound extracted from the seeds of the camellia plant. It is an excellent natural non-ionic surfactant widely used as a pesticide, fungicide, and herbicide in aquaculture and agriculture.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS | ||
PARAMETERS | RESULTS | |
Saponin | 65% Min | |
Moisture | < 5% | |
pH | 5.0 - 7.0 | |
Foam-forming capacity | 160 - 190 mm | |
Surface tension | 47-51 mN/m | |
Water solubility | 50g-70g / 100g water | |
Appearance | Light yellow powder |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
Physical State: | Solid |
Color: | Light Yellow |
Odour: | Characteristic |
Appearance: | Light Yellow Powder |
Flavour: | Bitter and Spicy |
Uses:
Aquaculture:
- It is a natural pesticide widely used in aquaculture to eliminate unwanted fish and harmful insects in ponds.
- It can prevent black gill disease in shrimp, help to control parasites, and also improve shrimp molting and growth.
- It can be used as a disinfectant agent for cleaning ponds due to its bactericidal functions, without harming the shrimp.
- Dissolves quickly in water and is not harmful to humans. It does not leave accumulated residue.
Agriculture:
- As a biological pesticide can be used as an insecticide or fungicide.
- It can be used in soluble powder herbicides or liquid herbicides to improve effectiveness. It may also reduce the dosage of herbicides used.
Packaging details
UNIT | PRESENTATION | PACKAGING |
Bag |
10 kg |
One (1) low-density polyethylene bag (LDPE), and one (1) polypropylene bag. |