Product Overview
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is a highly stable, water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll, widely recognized as one of the safest and most versatile natural green pigments available today. Approved by the FAO, WHO, and China’s National Food Safety Standard Committee, it serves as a premium coloring agent, functional ingredient, and bioactive compound across multiple industries.
Produced through a carefully controlled saponification and copper substitution process using natural chlorophyll extracted from mulberry leaves (Morus alba), our Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin delivers a vibrant, bright green hue that significantly outperforms regular chlorophyll in both light and thermal stability. It exhibits a slightly metallic luster, is odorless to mildly ammoniacal, and possesses unique deodorizing and mild antimicrobial properties, making it an ideal choice for manufacturers seeking clean-label, plant-derived solutions.
At Botanical Essence, we specialize in the traceable production of high-purity plant extracts and functional food additives. Our manufacturing follows strict cGMP standards with full supply chain traceability from raw material sourcing to final packaging, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and regulatory compliance for global markets.
Key Specifications
- Appearance: Dark green fine powder
- Color Value (E1%1cm 405nm): ≥553.7 (typically 556.5)
- Extinction Ratio (E405/E630): 3.0–3.9 (typically 3.45)
- pH (1% solution): 9.5–10.7
- Total Copper: ≥4.25%
- Chelated Copper: ≥4.0%
- Free Copper: ≤0.25%
- Nitrogen Content: ≥4.0%
- Sodium Content: 5.0–7.0%
- Loss on Drying: ≤5.0%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤30.0%
- Heavy Metals: Lead ≤10 mg/kg, Arsenic ≤3.0 mg/kg
- Microbiological: Absence of E. coli and Salmonella species
All testing is conducted in ISO17025-accredited laboratories using validated spectrophotometric and ICP-MS methods.
Production Process
Our Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is manufactured through a multi-step, solvent-controlled process beginning with high-quality mulberry leaf chlorophyll extraction. Key stages include:
- Pre-treatment and solvent extraction
- Saponification and removal of carotenoids
- Acid adjustment and copper substitution reaction
- Filtration, purification, salt formation, and spray drying
This refined process ensures high chelated copper content, excellent water solubility, and superior stability, delivering a consistent product suitable for demanding formulation requirements.
Physicochemical Properties
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin appears as a dark green powder with a slight metallic sheen. It dissolves readily in water to form a clear, transparent blue-green solution. It shows limited solubility in ethanol and chloroform and is nearly insoluble in ether and petroleum ether. Thanks to its copper-complexed structure, it demonstrates outstanding resistance to heat, light, and moderate pH variations, making it far more stable than natural chlorophyll for commercial applications.
Functional Benefits
- Natural green food coloring with exceptional brightness and stability
- Mild anti-inflammatory properties
- Effective deodorizing and odor-neutralizing capabilities
- Supports oral health and freshness
- Promotes wound healing and tissue repair (particularly in mucosal applications)
Primary Applications
Food & Beverage Industry
Widely used as a clean-label coloring agent in pastries, beverages, confectionery, ice cream, dairy products, and plant-based foods. Its superior light and heat stability ensures vibrant green color retention throughout processing and shelf life.
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
Utilized as a raw material to support gastrointestinal health. It has been traditionally applied to promote healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers, assist liver function recovery in cases of hepatitis and cirrhosis, and serve as a supportive ingredient in detoxification and wellness formulations.
Oral Care & Daily Chemical Industry
An effective ingredient in natural toothpaste, mouthwash, and breath freshening products due to its proven ability to reduce halitosis, soothe oral ulcers, and support periodontal health. Also incorporated into premium green cosmetics, creams, and personal care formulations.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Botanical Essence maintains a comprehensive quality management system certified to international standards. Every batch undergoes rigorous testing for assay, purity, heavy metals, microbiology, and stability. We provide full traceability, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and technical dossiers to support regulatory filings and quality audits.
Our product complies with FAO/WHO standards, China GB regulations, and is manufactured under conditions aligned with FDA’s GRAS principles for food use.
Stability and Storage
The product remains stable under proper storage conditions. It should be kept in a cool, dry place, protected from direct light and heat. A detailed Stability Data Sheet is available upon request.
Packaging
Standard packaging includes 1kg aluminum foil bags, 5kg or 10kg cartons, and 25kg fiber drums. Custom packaging solutions are available to meet specific customer requirements for both R&D and commercial-scale production.
Why Global Buyers Choose Botanical Essence
- High and stable color value with consistent batch performance
- Superior purity and low free copper content
- Full traceability from leaf to finished powder
- Professional technical support for formulation development
- Reliable supply chain and competitive lead times
- Strong regulatory documentation package for global registration
Whether you are a food manufacturer, dietary supplement brand, pharmaceutical developer, oral care formulator, or international distributor, our Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin offers the quality, consistency, and performance your products deserve.
Contact Us
For specifications, samples, pricing, or technical documentation, please reach out to our specialist team at [email protected].
Botanical Essence – Premium Plant Extracts | Functional Ingredients | Global Supply Partner.
