How do surfactant supplier ensure that their products are environmentally friendly?

surfactant supplier ensure product environmental protection mainly through the following methods:
Raw material selection and production environmental protection
Prioritize the use of bio based raw materials such as glycolipids and plant extracts to reduce dependence on petroleum resources and ensure low energy consumption and emissions in the production process. For example, Evonik in Germany has achieved 100% bio based raw materials through genetic engineering technology, reducing its carbon footprint by 78% compared to traditional petroleum based materials. ‌
Product environmental characteristics
Biodegradability: The product is required to be easily decomposed by microorganisms to avoid accumulation of pollution. For example, the lifecycle carbon footprint of sugar and lipid surfactants is reduced by 78% compared to petroleum based surfactants, and the degradation cycle is shortened to several years (traditional petroleum based degradation takes decades). ‌
Low toxicity: Strictly control harmful substances such as heavy metals and nonylphenol, and some products meet food grade safety standards. For example, phosphate free organic amine ester surfactants meet the H1-H5 environmental standards (excluding phosphorus, heavy metals, etc.). ‌
Regulatory compliance
Comply with international environmental regulations, such as the EU REACH restriction on phosphorus containing compounds and the US restriction on residual dioxane (personal care products ≤ 1ppm). Glycolipid surfactants are detected by gas chromatography to ensure residual dioxane is less than 0.1ppm. ‌
Application scenario adaptation
For industrial cleaning, food processing and other scenarios, PPB level residue detection standards are adopted to meet FDA/EFSA safety requirements. For example, medical device cleaning agents need to reach a sterile level, and baby products use tear free formulas.