04.07.16
The "Bio-based Material of the Year 2016 award was presented to three innovative materials, incuding a product from Evonik. The competition focused on new developments in the bio-based economy, which have had—or will have—a market launch in 2015 or 2016. The winners were elected by the participants of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany.
Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH’s Rewoferm SL 446, a sophorolipid-type biosurfactant, was one of the three winners, and the only will application in personal care.
Rewoferm SL 446 is a novel sophorolipid-type biosurfactant. It is made by fermentation with a natural, non-GMO yeast using European sourced sugar and oil feedstock. Due to its environmentally benign production process, Rewoferm SL 446 has a low carbon footprint and a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) of 100%. It exhibits an excellent toxicological and eco-toxicological profile and is completely biodegradable. It is compliant with EU Ecolabel requirements. It also behaves as a super-mild surfactant to the skin. Replacement of petro-based surfactants by Rewoferm SL 446 SL 446 boosts the foaming and the grease removal efficiency in hand dish wash formulations. Thus, it is possible to increase both the performance and the ecological footprint of your cleaning formulations.
Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH’s Rewoferm SL 446, a sophorolipid-type biosurfactant, was one of the three winners, and the only will application in personal care.
Rewoferm SL 446 is a novel sophorolipid-type biosurfactant. It is made by fermentation with a natural, non-GMO yeast using European sourced sugar and oil feedstock. Due to its environmentally benign production process, Rewoferm SL 446 has a low carbon footprint and a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) of 100%. It exhibits an excellent toxicological and eco-toxicological profile and is completely biodegradable. It is compliant with EU Ecolabel requirements. It also behaves as a super-mild surfactant to the skin. Replacement of petro-based surfactants by Rewoferm SL 446 SL 446 boosts the foaming and the grease removal efficiency in hand dish wash formulations. Thus, it is possible to increase both the performance and the ecological footprint of your cleaning formulations.