Amphistar has appointed Caldic to distribute its upcycled biosurfactants for personal care applications across Europe.
With its extensive European customer base and application labs, Caldic aims to accelerate the adoption of biosurfactants across the personal care sector.
Amphistar’s surfactants are produced using a mild microbial fermentation process and circular, locally sourced and repurposed agri-food waste and side streams.
The Belgian firm says they offer a fourfold decrease in CO₂ equivalent emissions and 50% lower overall environmental impact compared to non-upcycled equivalents.
“By partnering with AmphiStar, we are introducing a next-generation solution to our customers; high-performance biosurfactants created through advanced upcycling of side streams,” said Caldic Europe commercial director Michel Dewael.
“In addition to its low carbon footprint, the range presents a unique level of circular innovation that turns underused resources into valuable, mild, and versatile ingredients,” he added.
