Product Overview
Amphi® M is a versatile biosurfactant from Locus Ingredients produced through fermentation, utilizing sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. It is TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it suitable for industrial use as a low foam dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent.
This product is USDA-certified, biodegradable, non-GMO, and palm oil-free, with a low carbon footprint. It is free from prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane, offering excellent degreasing abilities, low HLB, and low to no foam.
Functions
Amphi® M serves multiple functions across various industries, including as a coalescing agent, degreaser, dispersant, emulsifier, scouring agent, solubilizer, solvent, and surfactant (both anionic and nonionic). It is also a wetting agent, providing benefits such as improved wetting, low surface tension, and excellent solubility.
Applications:
This biosurfactant is applicable in markets such as automotive, building and construction, food and nutrition, industrial, paints and coatings, personal care, and more.
It is used in processes like emulsion polymerization, leather and paper manufacturing, and water treatment. Specific applications include automotive OEM coatings, architectural coatings, industrial cleaning, and personal hygiene products.
Specifications:
- CAS Number: 1573124-58-9
- Physical Form: Liquid
- Appearance: Translucent to clear amber liquid
- Odor: Odorless to slight acidic or sweet smell
- pH Value (0.1%): 4.0 - 5.5
- Density (at 20°C): 1.04 - 1.09 g/ml
- Surface Tension (1000ppm in DI water): 31 - 39 mN/m
- Total Sophorolipid Content: 58 - 62 wt%
- Certifications: NSF CleanGredients, USDA BioPreferred, USDA Certified Biobased
Amphi® M is designed to provide high performance at lower usage levels, with benefits such as high biocompatibility, low animal toxicity, and stability across a range of pH levels and temperatures.
