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Surfactants

Sustainable High-Performance Cleaning Fluids

Intelligent Fluids is a German company specializing in creating innovative and sustainable cleaning solutions for various industries. The technology is based on a unique, patented blend of non-toxic, biodegradable fluids engineered to deliver high-performance cleaning while minimizing environmental impact. The company's patented technology enables effective cleaning without the use of harsh chemicals or solvents.

Glycolipids by GlycoSurf™

Green glycolipid surfactants made from renewable resources designed to replace petroleum-based surfactants. Using sugars as the hydrophilic head and natural oleochemicals as the hydrophobic tail, these green surfactants are fully biodegradable and non-toxic. Their high purity also performs better than conventional surfactants and other green surfactants competitors. As of 2023, GlycoSurf has created over 43,000 molecules for over 30 companies. 

Protein Surfactant Complex PSC™

Protein Surfactant Complex™ (PSC™) that improves surfactant power. PSC™ is the formation of complexes between certain proteins and metabolites derived from food-grade yeast with a broad range of surfactants. PSC™ enhances surfactant performance and efficiency. They work with a variety of surfacts. PSC™ also reduces the cost of production of cleaning products, agricultural chemicals, and other industrial products. PSC™ does not contain hazardous chemicals, volatile organic compounds, or ozone-depleting substances.

Rhamnolipids JBR Series Biosurfactant

Natural rhamnolipids, or co-surfactant systems, for bioremediation applications and crude oil recovery. These rhamnolipid biosurfactants can facilitate the removal of hydrocarbons and heavy metals, making them effective in remediating soil and sludge. These rhamnolipids also contain a synergistic activity with many synthetic surfactants, resulting in a reduction in synthetic surfactant components. They are also biodegradable, with decompositions that are non-persistent and safe for the environment.

Evotherm®

Warm mix asphalt (WMA) technology with a biosynthetic surfactant. The biosynthetic surfactant in this WMA allows the mix to be manufactured at temperatures 60° to 90°F lower than the traditional asphalt. This reduces energy consumption by 55%, reducing carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. This technology uses 75% more recycled material in its mix composition. Conventional asphalt paving mixes contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. 
 

Biocatalytic Surfactant Synthesis

Synthesis of surfactants from cellulosic material through a biocatalyzed process. This novel process for the synthesis of surfactants does not require large amounts of energy nor organic solvents. This technology can decrease carbon dioxide emissions and reduce deforestation from palm plantations. Conventional surfact production is based on petrochemicals and seed oils, such as palm oil. Surfactant synthesis involves highly hazardous compounds to human health and the environment. 

RE-HEALING™ RF Foam

Halogen-free firefighting surfactant. RE-HEALING™ RF3 is a fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer-free foam concentrate that effectively extinguishes Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It can be used in fresh, salt, or brackish water. These surfactants have a high rate of degradation and perform equal or superior to those in conventional firefighting foams. It is also easy to integrate into existing systems. Conventional firefighting foams use fluorinated surfactants, which are persistent, toxic, and bioaccumulative. 

TPGS-750M

Second-generation surfactant that improves the solubility of organic compounds in water. The second-generation surfactant, TPGS-750M, allows some organic reactions to be carried out in an aqueous system by improving the solubility of organic compounds in water. This surfactant is composed of safe, inexpensive ingredients; only a small concentration is required for effectiveness. After the reaction, the surfactant can be recovered and reused with minor deactivation. Organic solvents are traditionally used for organic reactions because they are not soluble in water.