Sironix Renewables has expanded into the personal care sector with the launch of Furasoft-LFS and Furasoft-SF, two biobased surfactants designed for use in products such as shampoos, body washes and hand soaps. The ingredients are built on furan chemistry and are produced from upcycled feedstocks. According to the company, the materials are 100% biobased and can deliver 65–75% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional petrochemical surfactants. Both are sulfate-free and free from nitrosamines and 1,4-dioxane, and are designed to integrate into existing surfactant systems and manufacturing processes.
Furasoft-SF is a non-ionic surfactant intended for mild, high-foam formulations and is amine- and PEG-free, with a broader salt-viscosity curve that supports higher-viscosity systems.
Furasoft-LFS is a sulfate-free anionic surfactant developed for cleansing performance and mildness, with the company reporting up to 30% longer-lasting foam and up to 90% greater skin mildness versus conventional surfactants.
Sironix has reportedly demonstrated production at half-ton scale and recently completed a sulfonation process demonstration for Furasoft-LFS at Pressure Chemical Company. Samples are now available to personal care formulators as the company works with brand partners in cleaning and personal care applications.
