We make biosurfactant formulation simple.
Elevate product performance naturally with sophorolipids.
Locus Ingredients develops fermentation-produced biosurfactants, 100% bio-based ingredients that enable formulators to create high-performance, sustainable solutions that are free of petrochemical or palm oil-based surfactants.
The Amphi® line of sophorolipid biosurfactants can be customized to solve key pain points in product formulations, including reducing carbon intensity, lowering in-dose usage and improving biodegradability. Locus Ingredients’ proactive approach positions sophorolipids to meet the evolving expectations of environmentally conscious consumers.
100% BioBased
USDA Certified Biobased Product label
Did you know that so-called “bio-based” ingredients may contain as little as 25% bio-based material? Our biosurfactants are ALWAYS 100% bio-based.
TSCA Approved
Leads US Biosurfactant Production
TSCA approval through a Premanufacture Notice (PMN) gives Locus the ability to produce biosurfactants at scale. Currently, Locus stands as the only US biosurfactant producer with PMN.
Safer Choice Certified
CleanGredients listed
EPA certification gives formulators access to a powerful new surfactant option to meet growing demand for clean-label products.
Direct Release Approved
Safer Choice with Direct Release
The Amphi® biosurfactant is readily biodegradable, making it ideal for direct-release product formulators.
REACH Registered
With the European Chemicals Agency
The registrations provide EU formulators with access to multifunctional biosurfactant ingredients that enhance product sustainability and performance.
No Prop 65 Chemicals
No 1,4-Dioxane
No Ethylene Oxide
No Formaldehyde
No Palm Oil
Non-GMO
The Next Generation Of Biosurfactants For Industrial And CPG Formulations
Amphi® is a line of 100% bio-based, fermentation-produced, TSCA-approved and REACH registered biosurfactants that utilize the unique properties of sophorolipids – a type of biosurfactant in the glycolipid class. These biosurfactants can be tailored for use in a variety of industrial, home care and personal care applications, by acting as dispersants, emulsifiers, wetting agents and more.
Top Biosurfactant Markets
Discover the potential of the Amphi® line of ingredients in enhancing formulations tailored to meet the specific needs of your industry. Explore how Locus Ingredients’ innovative sophorolipid biosurfactants can optimize performance across various applications.
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0I&I (Industrial and Institutional Cleaning)
View DetailsSurface tension reduction and low CMC to aid in better penetration.
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CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers)
View DetailsCompetitive TiO2 dispersancy, emulsion polymerization and potential for alkyd resin emulsions.
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Agricultural Adjuvants
View DetailsHard, saline and cold-water pH stability for in-tank and in-can use in the field.
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Home & Personal Care
View DetailsLocus Ingredients’ home and personal care biosurfactants now available from Dow as EcoSense™.
“Locus Ingredients takes great care to design ingredients that are safer and greener. This has been critical for meeting consumer demand, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when Americans have been cleaning and disinfecting more than ever – and being conscientious of the ingredients that make up their products.”
Biosurfactant Resources
Case Studies Blogs White Papers
Learn how formulators can create products that are both sustainable and profitable. Read case studies from our technical service team and gain insights into how companies are discovering success with biosurfactants developed by Locus Ingredients.
