Overview
HoneySurf® HF is a high-foaming, acidic sophorolipid biosurfactant produced via a natural fermentation process using non-GMO and locally sourced renewable feedstocks. Manufactured in the UK and available globally, HoneySurf® HF is designed to deliver powerful yet gentle cleaning and solubilizing performance in home and industrial cleaning applications.
With 100% renewable carbon content and 100% natural origin per ISO 16128, HoneySurf® HF supports next-generation, environmentally friendly formulations. It is exceptionally mild on the skin and microbiome, biodegradable, and compatible with high-natural-content product lines that avoid palm oil, sulfates, and ethoxylates.
Product Name: HoneySurf® HF
Product Category: High-Foaming Biosurfactant
Surfactant Type: Acidic Sophorolipid
Manufacturer: Holiferm
Origin: Fermentation-derived from non-GMO, 100% renewable feedstocks
Certifications: 100% Natural Origin (ISO 16128), Vegan, Non-GMO, Palm-Free, Sulfate-Free, Ethoxylate-Free
Applications
HoneySurf® HF is ideal for a wide variety of high-foam, low-pH cleaning and personal care applications, including:
- Home Care: hand dish wash liquids, all-purpose cleaners, bathroom and glass cleaners, laundry detergents, stain removers, hard surface and floor cleaners, vehicle care, and carpet shampoos
- Industrial & Institutional (I&I): high-performance degreasing and general-purpose cleaning products
- Formulations: designed for use alongside other biobased ingredients in natural and eco-label formulations
Key Benefits
- High foaming and excellent cleansing performance
- Effective solubilizer and dispersant, even in acidic environments
- Extremely mild on skin, microbiome-friendly
- No adverse effects on plastic or treated surfaces
- Fully biodegradable, non-toxic, and free from regulated contaminants
- Low environmental impact: low carbon footprint, UK-based production
- Ideal for eco-certifiable and natural formulations
- Palm-free, sulfate-free, and ethoxylate-free for clean-label products
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value / Range | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Acidic Sophorolipid | — |
| Appearance at 21°C | Amber, clear liquid | — |
| Color (Gardner) | ≤ 8.5 | ASTM D1544 |
| Sophorolipid Content | 55–65% by mass | HPLC |
| Fatty Acid Content | ≤ 10% by mass | Calculated |
| Water Content | 25–40% by mass | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
| pH | 6–9 | — |
| Viscosity | 300–1500 mPa·s | ASTM D7042 |
