- In April 2024, Nouryon introduced Structure M3 co-surfactant, a groundbreaking biodegradable personal care technology designed to enhance mildness, cleansing efficacy, and foaming performance in formulations like shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes. This innovation significantly reduces irritation associated with traditional surfactant systems, ensuring a gentler experience for consumers.
- In January 2024, Evonik Industries AG was honored with the European Responsible Care Award for its groundbreaking glycolipid biosurfactants. Winning in the "Safe and Sustainable Chemicals" category, Evonik was recognized for its innovative glycolipid technology and commitment to sustainability. As a pioneer in the field, Evonik developed an IP-protected, industrial-scale biotechnological process for producing biodegradable, high-purity rhamnolipid biosurfactants, addressing the growing market demand for eco-friendly, high-performance surfactants
- In October 2023, Sasol Chemicals introduced CARINEX and LIVINEX, two new brands expanding its sustainable product portfolio. These biosurfactants—CARINEX SL and LIVINEX SL—are designed for personal care and home cleaning applications, offering biodegradable, eco-friendly solutions. CARINEX targets scalp and skin care, while LIVINEX focuses on household cleaning, both utilizing fermentation-derived sophorolipids to reduce environmental impact
- In October 2023, Ashland launched Easy-Wet substrate wetting agents, a breakthrough in silicone-free, high-performance oligomeric alkyl polyether polyols for premium industrial coatings. This innovation enhances substrate wetting, ensuring defect-free films with low foam stabilization, preventing cratering and pinholes. The Easy-Wet portfolio offers precise formulation control, making it ideal for applications in wood, metal, automotive, general industrial finishes, printing inks, and plastic coatings
- In January 2023, Holiferm Limited and Sasol Chemicals expanded their collaboration to develop and market rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), reinforcing their commitment to sustainable biosurfactants. This agreement builds upon their March 2022 partnership, which focused on sophorolipids, another fermentation-derived biosurfactant. Leveraging Holiferm’s proprietary technology, the companies aim to commercialize formulations and applications for these innovative compounds, offering eco-friendly alternatives for detergents, cleaning products, and personal care items
