Discover TegraSurf®, a range of non-ionic bio-based surfactants that are helping laundry and surface formulators reduce their reliance on fossil-derived raw materials, without sacrificing cleaning performance.
How bio-based surfactants are transforming the laundry and surface detergent market
Surfactants are the key functional ingredient in any laundry detergent, yet almost 90% derived from petrochemical feedstocks1.
Bio-based alternatives are gaining ground fast, with a projected 6.1% CAGR through 2030 driven by regulatory momentum, a dominant Europe market, and growing consumer preference for plant-based, biodegradable formulations2. With 61% of Chinese and 65% of Canadian3 consumers actively seeking cleaner laundry products, and botanical claims on the rise across new fabric care launches4, bio-based surfactants are moving from niche ingredient to mainstream formulation strategy.
TegraSurf®: A range of non-ionic surfactants delivering high-performance bio-based surfactant benefits for laundry and surface
In this webinar, experts from Integrity BioChem (IBC) and IMCD Home Care I&I will present TegraSurf® 96-E, TegraSurf® 906-E, TegraSurf® 120-E, three non-ionic bio-based surfactants for laundry and surface applications.
Manufactured in the Netherlands from an upcycled co-product of the food processing industry, TegraSurf® achieves a lower cost structure than conventional bio-based surfactants through a faster, fermentation-free production process that requires no additional dioxane-management steps.
What you’ll learn about TegraSurf® in this webinar:
- The production process behind TegraSurf®
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results
- Biodegradability testing progress and biobased certification status
- IMCD formulation testing across six soil types for laundry
- Stain removal performance vs. conventional surfactants
- Formulation testing and results for surface applications
Speakers:
Dr. Dan Derr, Senior Vice President of Technology, Integrity BioChem
Dr. Dan Derr serves as Integrity BioChem’s Senior Vice President of Technology, HI&I and Personal Care, bringing over 20 years of experience in renewable chemicals, fuels and energy. Since joining IBC in 2022 he has led the technical team advancing bio-based surfactants for HI&I and personal care applications. Dr. Derr also supports customers through close collaboration with IBC's Specialty Chem commercial team.
Marina Evangelista, Regional Technical Service Manager, IMCD Home Care I&I
Marina Evangelista leads the Application Laboratory in Europe, where she drives technical support and application development. She works closely with international teams to address market needs, product portfolios, and customer requirements, and has gained strong experience in product development from both supplier and customer perspectives.
She holds an MSc in Physical Chemistry and brings over 10 years of experience in surfactants, including nearly eight years in the HI&I sector. She has supported both B2B and FMCG companies across Latin America and Europe, with expertise in home care applications such as surface care, disinfection, automatic dishwashing, and laundry.
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Sources:
- Grand View Research
- Euromonitor
- Mintel consumer survey
- Mintel GNPD
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