Tea saponin is a kind of sugar compound extracted from the seeds of Theaceae plants. It is a natural non-ionic surfactant. Tests show that tea saponin is of functions of good emulsification, separation, aerating and wetness as well as anti-inflammation, analgesia, impervious pharmacological actions. It is flaxen in color and attritive powder in shape. Tea saponin is widely used in the manufacturing industries such as detergents, wool spinning, knitting, pharmaceuticals and daily chemical utilities.
Tea saponin is used as humectant and suspending agent in solid pesticides and synergist and speader in emulsifiable pesticides. It can also be directly used in biopesticides