Paints & Coatings

Biosurfactants Restore Coatings Performance Formulation Constraints

Phase-Outs Kept Coming.
The Performance Bar Didn't Move.

The LOCUS ADVANTAGE

Improve wetting across substrates for better surface coverage

Enhance dispersion stability for more consistent formulations

Optimize film formation for uniform, defect-free coatings

Coatings formulators are navigating VOC limits, ingredient phase-outs, and tighter regulatory constraints. Locus biosurfactants for coatings improve wetting, dispersion, and film formation—maintaining coating performance under real-world formulation conditions.

The Challenge

Performance expectations didn’t drop. The toolkit did.

As traditional surfactants are removed or restricted, formulators must maintain performance with fewer viable ingredients. Surface variability, pigment instability, and application conditions expose the limits of conventional systems—leading to inconsistent wetting, poor dispersion, and film defects.

The trifecta driving coatings performance

Locus biosurfactants improve coatings performance by controlling interfacial behavior across three mechanisms:

Beyond the formulation bench

Performance must align with regulatory, supply, and long-term formulation requirements.

EPA Safer Choice certified
USDA 100% Biobased
TSCA-registered, US-manufactured
Non-GMO, palm oil-free
No formaldehyde or Proposition 65 regulated chemicals
Reliable commercial-scale domestic supply

Amphi®

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Amphi biosurfactants improve flotation performance by enhancing interfacial behavior, enabling more efficient separation and reduced chemical demand across treatment systems.

Amphi glycolipid biosurfactant used in industrial formulations to improve wetting, dispersion, cleaning, and separation performance

Evaluate performance in your coating system

Run structured evaluations within your formulation. Our team works inside your system to measure improvements in wetting, dispersion, and film performance.