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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Agrochemical Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- CAS No.
- 1573124-58-9
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- HII Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Features
- A line of natural and pure biosurfactants delivering unmatched performance, High purity and TSCA approved
- Biosurfactants are a category of biobased surfactants created without any chemical manipulation. These organic molecules are produced by living microorganisms and lower surface tension between liquids to improve water movement. They provide unmatched health, safety and environmental benefits.
- Amphi® M ingredients are fermentation-produced, TSCA-approved biosurfactants which utilize the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) a type of biosurfactant in the glycolipid class. Now, Locus PI has perfected another natural fermentation route to bring these SLP biosurfactants to market.
- Sophorolipids are not just biosurfactants—they are versatile, multifunctional green ingredients with multiple properties and areas of applications that are not achievable by chemical counterparts.
- Benefits
- Better performance at lower usage levels
- High biocompatibility
- Low animal toxicity, including aquatic life
- Low potential for allergic reactions
- Readily Biodegradable
- Formulation ready
- Stable at a variety of pH levels 2 to 7
- Thermally stable at 100°C (1 hour) and 75°C (2–3 weeks)
- Compatible with up to 25% salinity
- Good tolerance in hard water
- Key Attributes
- Biosurfactants are 100% free of 1,4-dioxane and other harmful trace chemicals –banned in NY State and restricted in CA, OR
- Biosurfactants are 100% free of palm oil
- Biosurfactants are mild and can reducethe damage caused by petrochemical derivedand sulfatesurfactants
- Biosurfactants rapidly biodegrade-categorized as Readily Biodegradable: 61% in 8days
- Our biosurfactants provide a near-ZERO carbon footprint
- Our novel fermentation platform allows rapid scale-up at low capital cost-in 9 months or less anywhere in the world
- Lower CMC (critical micelle concentration)
- Better surface tension reduction
- Surface active agent and emulsifier
- Improved foaming performance
- Higher grease removal efficacy
- Mild and reduces damage caused by legacy surfactants
- Very low aquatic toxicity
- Higher efficacy / lower dosage
- Competitive cost-in-use
- Safer – biodegradable, non-toxic
- Active at broad pH ranges (2 – 10)
- Product Formulation Performance
- Wetting: Promotes excellent spreading through contact angle reduction and a low CMC.
- Emulsifier: Low HLB and High HLB ingredients allow for matched-pair blending.
- Dispersant: Supports small particle size and micro-nutrient particles.
- Versatile: Hard water, salty water, cold water pH stability for in-tank and in-can use in the field.
- Coalescing Agent: Can be used in low concentrations with no negative impact on coating properties.
- Multifunctional: The ester portion brings solvency and can be blended with the acid version increasing detergency.
- Ester Solvent: Promotes the cleaning of process oils
- Biobased: Potential for removing ethylene-oxide based surfactants from water treatment process.
- Cleansing: Strong solvency and detergency properties for removal of process materials.
- Inverter: High HLB Amphi CH may promote inversion and speed flockin.
- Solubilizer: Can break biofilms, releasing them for treatment faster.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Application Format
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Ink & Toner Type
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Applications
- Emulsion Agents (water/oil)
- Grease Cutting Agents
- Antifoaming
- Porous Surface Cleaning Boosters
- Pine Oil and D-Limonene Solubilizers
- Odor Preventers
- Detergents.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Translucent to clear amber liquid
- Odor
- Odorless to slight acidic or sweet smell
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
- Product Properties
Amphi® biosurfactants are versatile solutions with unique properties:
- Wide HLB 6-12
- Surface tension reduction
- Low CMC
- Small micelle size
- Non-ionic and anionic character
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Loss on Drying | 34 - 40 | wt% | QC 015 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Critical Micelle Concentration | 25 - 55 | mg/L (ppm) | LFSQC006 |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.04 - 1.09 | g/ml | QC 007 |
| Glucose Content | max. 1 | wt % | AC 001 |
| pH Value (0.1%) | 4.0 - 5.5 | — | QC 005 |
| HLB | 2 - 7 | — | QC 003 |
| Residual Oleochemical | max. 5 | wt % | AC 002 |
| Total Sophorolipid Content | 58 - 62 | wt % | QC 023 |
| Water Content | 34 - 40 | wt % | LPIQC004 |
| Surface Tension (at 21±1°C) (1000ppm in DI water) | 31 - 39 | mN/m | ASTM D1331 |
| Surface Tension (at 21±1°C) (100ppm in DI water) | 33 - 41 | mN/m | ASTM D1331 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Grade
Technical Details & Test Data
- Replacement Opportunities
amphi® M Sorbitan Esters Performs Fatty Acid Esters Performs Glycerol Esters OK Sucrose Esters Not
ApplicableLong Chain APG Performs Short Chain APG Performs Low Mol Alcohol Ethoxylates Outperforms High Mol Alcohol Ethoxylates Not
ApplicableSLS Outperforms SLES Outperforms NPE/APE Outperforms Sarcosinates, Taurates, Glutamates Outperforms Alkanolamides Outperforms Betaines Outperforms - Efficacy Studies
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Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight. Keep away from food and beverages. Protect from freezing and physical damage. Store away from heat, open flames and other sources of ignition. Keep container tightly sealed. Store away from incompatible materials