Sophorolipids Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Sophorolipids manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Sophorolipids production, including the cost of Sophorolipids production, Sophorolipids plant cost, Sophorolipids production costs, and the overall Sophorolipids manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Sophorolipids production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Sophorolipids are biosurfactants that belong to the class of glycolipids and are used in cosmetics, agrochemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. It works as an emulsifier and foaming agent in personal care products such as cleansers, soaps, toothpaste, etc. It is also included in the formulation of cosmetic items including lip color, lip balm, lip cream, acne pads, etc.  It is used as a surfactant in household products, including detergents, cleaning liquids, soaps, etc. It has antimicrobial properties that are utilized in the formulation of germicides, pesticides, and synthetic sanitizers in the chemical and agrochemical industries. It is used in certain pharmaceutical products because of its antimicrobial properties that can heal wounds. Also, it is used as a preservative in edible, packaged products in the food industry.

Industrial Sophorolipids procurement is influenced by its application as an organic chemical in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries. Its application as an emulsifier in cosmetics boosts its demand.  Its usage as a surfactant in personal care and household products makes it a popular compound in these applications. The growing consumer preference for natural and organic products makes it a desirable alternative because its production from renewable sources further boosts its demand. Also, regulatory support for sustainable ingredients encourages manufacturers to shift towards it, and technological advancements improve production processes and their applications, which further drive its growth in the global market.

Raw Material for Sophorolipids Production

According to the Sophorolipids manufacturing plant project report, the key raw materials used in the production of Sophorolipids include Oleic Acid-Palm Oil-Starmerella Bombicola.

Manufacturing Process of Sophorolipids

The extensive Sophorolipids production cost report consists of the following major industrial manufacturing process:

• From Oleic Acid, Palm Oil, and Starmerella Bombicola: The production of Sophorolipids involves a fermentation process. The process starts with the fermentation of dual lipophilic substrates that contain oleic acid and waste frying oil, such as palm oil, using the yeast Starmerella bombicola. In this fermentation process, the substrates are converted into Sophorolipids. The resulting mixture is then filtered and purified to obtain pure Sophorolipids as the final product.

Sophorolipids are made up of a hydrophobic fatty acid tail that can contain 16 to 18 carbon atoms and a hydrophilic carbohydrate head made of sophorose, which is a disaccharide with a unique β-1,2 bond. Its density ranges between 1.0 to 1.1 g/cm3 at a standard temperature of 25 °C. Its solubility is directly proportional to the pH value of the solvents. The compound is highly soluble in solvents with higher pH values. It exhibits excellent solubility in solvents, with its pH ranging between 6 to 8 on the pH scale. The compound is dispersible in water and in chemical solvents such as ethanol. It is a biodegradable glycolipid with low toxicity and amphiphilic nature.