Silk Collagen Powder
Gensei supplies high-quality Silk Collagen Powder, a unique protein ingredient sourced from silk. Our Silk Collagen Powder undergoes careful processing to ensure high purity and excellent solubility. Rich in beneficial amino acids, this powder is a valuable addition to formulations aimed at improving skin hydration and elasticity, and enhancing hair strength and shine. As a trusted supplier, Gensei is committed to providing consistent, premium Silk Collagen Powder for your product development needs.
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Silk Collagen CAS No.: There isn’t a single CAS number universally for “Silk Collagen” as it’s commonly Hydrolyzed Silk Fibroin. A CAS number might apply to Silk Fibroin itself or a specific hydrolysate. A relevant CAS number for Silk Fibroin is 9007-76-5.
Chemical Name: Silk fibroin, hydrolyzate
Synonyms:
- Hydrolyzed Silk Fibroin
- Silk Protein Peptide
- Silk Hydrolysate
CB Number: Not readily available for this specific product form.
Molecular Formula: Not applicable. Silk Collagen Powder is a complex mixture of peptides and amino acids.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Molecular weight is described as a distribution range for the peptides, typically ranging from a few hundred to several thousand Daltons, depending on the degree of hydrolysis.
MDL Number: Not readily available for this specific product form.
Silk Collagen Powder Manufacturing Process
Silk Collagen Powder (Hydrolyzed Silk Fibroin) is produced by hydrolyzing silk fibroin protein from silkworm cocoons.
Manufacturing Flowchart
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Raw Material: Silkworm Cocoons
(Source of silk protein) -
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Degumming
(Removing sericin gum to isolate silk fibroin fibers) -
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Washing & Drying
(Cleaning and drying the purified silk fibroin) -
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Hydrolysis
(Breaking down the large silk fibroin protein into smaller peptides using acid, alkaline, or enzymatic methods) -
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Neutralization (if using acid/alkali)
(Adjusting the pH of the solution) -
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Filtration & Purification
(Removing insoluble materials and impurities) -
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Concentration (Optional)
(Removing excess water) -
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Drying
(Drying the hydrolyzed silk solution into a powder, often using spray drying) -
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Milling & Sieving (Optional)
(To achieve desired particle size) -
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Quality Control
(Testing for peptide size distribution, amino acid composition, purity, and other specifications) -
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Packaging
(The Silk Collagen Powder is packaged)
