In Ohio, the US EPA has awarded Locus Fermentation Solutions an expanded Toxic Substance Control Act registration for the company’s biosurfactants. The approval makes Locus the first and only domestic biosurfactant supplier that can produce commercial volumes within the United States, using a diverse range of renewable raw materials. The biosurfactants can be used across key applications in agriculture, oil & gas, mining, home care, personal care, industrial and others.
“Expanding the list of TSCA-approved biosurfactants significantly broadens the availability of sustainable chemical alternatives that prioritize environmental safety and regulatory compliance,” Dr. Maxwell Shumba, VP of Global Regulatory Affairs & Strategy for Locus, said in a press statement. “Demand from formulators seeking high-performance, eco-friendly biosurfactants has been and continues to be high. The TSCA expansion reaffirms our position as a leading biosurfactant supplier to meet those needs. Our diligent work done over multiple years is revolutionizing the chemical industry while also paving the way for other biosurfactant companies.”