Eco Surfactants

As we seek more and better ways to work together to keep global communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, sustainable or "eco" surfactants have a leading role to play, with the potential to unlock tremendous value for suppliers and manufacturers alike.

Understanding the chemistry involved in innovating for improved sustainability ­– not to mention the constantly changing social and regulatory landscape – can lead you one step closer to formulation success. 

Univar Solution offers a broad range of amphoteric, anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants from industry-leading manufacturers. 

With purity, safety, and efficiency to consider, it is imperative that you trust the quality of the surfactants you use in your business, as well as rely on your chemical distributor for accurate, on-time service, customer support and supply chain expertise.

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SURFACTANTS & SUSTAINABILITY: AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE

How can we determine the sustainability of raw materials and ingredients when no standard global definition exists?

This guide includes key technical considerations, examples of sustainable solutions formulated for consumer and industrial applications, and other helpful guidance to help formulators understand and meet product sustainability attributes.


20 Surfactant & Sustainability Concepts You Need To Know

When formulating with naturally derived eco surfactants, numerous factors come into play to achieve successful outcomes. Read our glossary today and get an "at a glance" view of the 20 key concepts to know when considering and specifying sustainable surfactants in your product.

From understanding circular economies to ecotoxicity and upcycling, we have you covered.


Sustainable solutions for a better world

As a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, Univar Solutions leverages its position at the intersection of science and technology to help create a better world through our focus on more sustainable processes, culture, products, services and collaborations.

We are more than a distributor: our commitment to a forward-thinking and holistic sustainability journey supports our efforts to help keep global communities healthy, clean, fed and safe.