Phytosterols, which encompass plant sterols and stanols, are steroid compounds similar to cholesterol which occur in plants and vary only in carbon side chains and/or presence or absence of a double bond. Stanols are saturated sterols, having no double bonds in the sterol ring structure. More than 200 sterols and related compounds have been identified.[1] Free phytosterols extracted from oils are insoluble in water, relatively insoluble in oil, and soluble in alcohols.

Specifications

1. Phytosterol(plant sterol)
2. White powder or crystal
3. Total sterols : 90% min , 95% min

Phytosterols 90%-95%
Botanical Name : Glycine max.(L.)merr
Specification Standards : Phytosterols 90%-95%
Product type: white powder extract
Part of the plant used: soy-bean (Dried, 100% Natural)
Extract method: Ethanol / water

INCI Name: Phytosterols
INCI Monograph ID: 15350
Definition: Phytosterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from higher plants.
SAFETY/REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Class(es): Sterols
Reported Functions: Skin-Conditioning Agents - Miscellaneous
Reported Product Categories: Bath Preparations, Misc.; Body and Hand Preparations (Excluding Shaving Preparations); Face and Neck Preparations (Excluding Shaving Preparations); Lipsticks; Moisturizing Preparations; Personal Cleanliness Products, Misc.; Skin Care Preparations, Misc.
Ingredient Source(s): Plant (100% Natural)

Storage situation:
Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.

Shelf life:
Two years under well storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.