{"product_id":"surfpro-surfactin","title":"SurfPro™ Surfactin","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCAS # 302933-83-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a natural surfactant with high biodegradability and low skin irritation. Most surfactants are produced by chemical synthesis, but \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an all-natural surfactant produced by enzymatic reaction in the bodies of micro-organisms. Discovered in the culture broth of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/span\u003e in 1968, today it is produced in a sustainable manner by natural fermentation using that bacterium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e has a unique structure including a hydrophilic cyclic peptide part constructed by seven amino acids and a hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain. The uncommon chemical structure of the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin \u003c\/span\u003econtributes to a very unique and distinguishing set of characteristics such as its range of use and its low usage rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis able to create D-Phase emulsions, a bi-continuous phase that incorporates both oil and water, using a very low dosage ( .1% to emulsify 10% of oil). The D-phase \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e creates could be used to formulate make up remover, body mist, or degreasing products such as cleansers or shampoos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince such a small percentage of surfactant is needed per formulation,\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e has a very low chance of skin irritation, and leads to no tackiness on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Benefits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extremely low dosage of emulsifier with average oil droplet size of 1 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh performance, with a Critical Micelle Concentration equivalent to 0.003%, that is 1\/3000 of that for Lecithin and 1\/300 of synthetic surfactants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as a surfactant for very gentle cleansers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a co-surfactant, \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e helps to decrease the usage of anionic surfactants, and helps to stabilize emulsions when used with nonionic surfactants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly .1% of \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e is used to emulsify 10% of oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extremely low dosage of emulsifier leads to no tackiness on skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a skin irritation test, \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ehad no observable irritation under 2.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily biodegradeable, degrading within a week in sea and river water, making it environmentally friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial cleansing products, including lash washes, facial washes, and exfoliating cleansers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody care products, such as hand or body washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoo for dry to normal hair types or sensitive scalps that require gentle to mild cleansers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake-up removers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil cleansers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e Sodium Surfactin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/website-symbols-05_100x100.png?v=1585245040\" alt=\"natural\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement: \u003c\/span\u003eThe following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Surfpro_Surfactin.pdf?v=1616102260\" title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Surfpro_Surfactin.pdf?v=1616102260\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/sds_surfpro_surfactin_20200908.pdf?v=1599576763\" title=\"SurfPro Surfactin SDS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulating Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the final pH of the formulation is around 6.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOils should be added \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003eextremely \u003c\/span\u003eslowly to the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e phase to avoid separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurfPro™ Surfactin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is soluble in aqueous solvents.  Precipitation at acidic pH or with alkaline earth metal ions (Mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e2+\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e , Ca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e2+\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) can occur.  Finished formulations should have a pH close to neutral and the use of a chelating agent in the presence of earth metal ions is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypical Usage Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e Usage rate is 0.1-2.5% as supplied\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e White to whitish powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOdor:\u003c\/span\u003e  Slight to characteristic odor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e Soluble in glycerin, should be added to the oil-phase\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH of 1% solution:\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5-8.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Out These Formulations Using this Ingredient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/natural-body-room-spray\" title=\"Natural Body and Room Spray\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Body \u0026amp; Room Spray\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"How to make Room \u0026amp; Body Spray\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zDeQuHxEtlc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(Link to video)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/natural-hydrating-hair-masque\" title=\"Natural Hydrating Hair Masque\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural Hydrating Hair Masque\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/exfoliating-body-scrub\" title=\"Exfoliating Body Scrub\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExfoliating Body Scrub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"5g (0.17 oz) - $7.35","offer_id":14551138402393,"sku":"SPSFCT-5","price":7.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g (0.88 oz) - $31.95","offer_id":14551138435161,"sku":"SPSFCT-25","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (3.52 oz) - $113.95","offer_id":14551138304089,"sku":"SPSFCT-100","price":113.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g (17.63 oz) - $506.75","offer_id":14551138369625,"sku":"SPSFCT-500","price":506.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (2.204 lbs) - $996.50","offer_id":14551138336857,"sku":"SPSFCT-1kg","price":996.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/IMG_2808.jpg?v=1571722101","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/surfpro-surfactin","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}