Locus Performance Named Top Newcomer in ICIS Surfactants Awards June 11, 2021 Contact Author Hannah Fink
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This recognition was given as part of the Surfactant Awards, where the startup was praised for its production technology and zero-carbon, 100% bio-based biosurfactant ingredients. The ICIS judging panel noted Locus PI s proprietary fermentation technology to produce the biosurfactants in a readily scalable platform and at a higher productivity rate than traditional fermentation.
Tim Staub, CEO of Locus PI, said “Over 30% of surfactants in the CPG market are based on ethylene oxide (EO) but Prop 65 trace chemicals like EO and 1,4-dioxane are being banned or require ingredient disclosures. These restrictions, along with initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and stop deforestation, are heightening the need for cost-effective and sustainable alternatives. ICIS is a powerful tool to showcase the new innovations