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Formulating Clean Hair Care Products Using Biosurfactants

In the quest for luscious locks, consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about the products they…
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Harnessing the Power of Microbes with Biosurfactants

Microorganisms are the unsung heroes of the natural world, performing a wide range of functions…
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Back to School: Careers in BiochemistryLearning Center

Small Scientists, Big Dreams: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Biochemistry Leaders

Biochemistry is a captivating and rapidly evolving field that offers endless opportunities for young minds…
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Maximizing Lab Efficiency: How to Create Better Formulations in Less Time

In the fast-paced world of formulation, lab efficiency plays a pivotal role in product development.…
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5 Facts About Surfactants

Surfactants, or surface-active agents, are widely used compounds that play a vital role in our…
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PFAS Forever Chemicals: From Perpetuity to Prevention, Seeking a Safer Future

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their…
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Human Surfactant Use Throughout History: Unveiling the Origins

Surfactants are the remarkable molecules that alter the properties of liquids. Human surfactant use has…
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3 Categories of Biodegradability: Sorting Sustainability from Persistence

What is biodegradability? Biodegradability refers to the ability of a substance or material to be…
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Biosurfactants at the Beach: A Family Adventure

As summer approaches, many families eagerly anticipate trips to the ocean—a perfect opportunity to relax,…
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Understanding Direct ReleaseLearning Center

EPA Safer Choice Certified with Direct Release: What Product Formulators Should Know

Every day, a wide range of products are used that flow into our waterways, including…
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Understanding CleanGredients and the EPA’s Safer Choice Label Certification

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice program is a valuable resource for individuals and…
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Putting the Fact in SurFACTants: Applications

Maximizing Efficiency in Top Surfactant Applications Surfactants are unique molecules that are found in everyday…
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Which Natural Surfactants are Superior: Biosurfactants or Bio-based Surfactants?

Discover the sustainability and performance differences that make microbial biosurfactants the premium choice for industrial…
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Putting the FACT in SurFACTants: Classifications

Surfactants are one of the most versatile ingredients for use in almost every industry. It…
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Putting the FACT in Surfactants: Technical Details

Surfactants are found in industrial processes, personal care products and household cleaners from detergents to…
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A Sustainable Alternative to Palm-Based Surfactants

Novel Palm-Free Ingredients Outperform Alternatives while Taking on Big Environmental Challenges in CPG Product Formulations.…
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TSCA-Certified Amphi® M Ingredient: A VIP Pass to Greener Cleaning Product

TSCA-Certified Amphi® M Ingredient: A VIP Pass to Greener Cleaning Product New glycolipid biosurfactant offers…
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What Are The Top Clean Beauty Ingredients? Biosurfactants.

New fermentation technology is advancing the use of sophorolipid biosurfactants as top clean beauty ingredients…
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3 Reasons Why HI&I Formulators Are Switching to Biosurfactants

Why biosurfactants are the future of sustainable, high-performing ingredients for household and industrial product formulations…
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Going Sulfate-FreeLearning Center

Going Sulfate-Free: The safer, milder alternative

Sulfates. It’s a term you probably hear often. Sulfates are surfactant ingredients commonly found in personal care formulations with…
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The Dark Side of 1,4-Dioxane: Why Safer Alternatives are a Must

Consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about which ingredients to avoid in cosmetics and personal care formulations.  But there’s a hidden catch…toxic…
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Title Image: Surfactant Formulation Terms to KnowLearning Center

Surface Tension…Critical Micelle Concentration…

Personal care formulators use surfactants, and now biosurfactants, as emulsifiers, solubilizers, cleansers, wetters and foamers,…
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"Niche of Success” in Personal Care FormulationsLearning Center

Hit the “Niche of Success” in Personal Care Formulation

What is most interesting is how the forces in each of the 3 spheres of influence have gotten stronger over the past ten…
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Putting the fact in surfactantsLearning Center

Putting the FACT in Surfactants: Surfactant Overview

Biosurfactants have been recognized as the best alternative to surfactants due to their superior performance,…
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The Birth of a New Company

Welcome to Locus Performance Ingredients, a new operating company of Locus FS dedicated to developing…
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