Sironix Renewables introduces renewable surfactants based on furans
In Washington, Sironix Renewables has launched two new biobased surfactants for personal care applications. Dubbed Furasoft, the surfactants employ furan structures for the first time in personal care applications.
According to Sironix, they deliver “unmatched performance and sustainability” compared to conventional petrochemical surfactants. Both ingredients are engineered to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of personal care formulations, including shampoos, body washes and hand soaps.
“We created the Furasoft™ personal care line to help companies meet growing demand for better-performing products that are milder, safer and more sustainable,” Christoph Krumm, CEO and co-founder of Sironix Renewables, said in a press statement.
The 100% biobased ingredients deliver 65-75% lower greenhouse gas emissions versus petrochemical alternatives. In addition, it is free from sulfates, nitrosamines and 1,4‑dioxane to meet consumer demand for milder, safer products that perform better. Sironix is currently working with “several major consumer brand partners” in cleaning and personal care and is exploring partnerships in industrial
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