Locus Ingredients: Biosurfactant Survey

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Which market(s) are you currently working in?* This field is required.Select all that apply; if not listed, select "Other" and enter it.
Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers (CASE)
Personal Care (e.g., skincare, haircare, cosmetics)
Home Care (e.g., household cleaning products)
Agricultural Adjuvants (e.g., wetters, penetrants)
Lubricants (metalworking fluids)
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Where are you located and what markets do you serve?* This field is required.If not listed, select "Other" and add it on the next page.
United States
Canada
Mexico
Latin America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
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Have you used biosurfactants or bio-based surfactants in your formulations?* This field is required.Please select an answer for both types.
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Yes, and I plan to use them in the future.
Yes, but I do not plan to use them moving forward.
No, but I want to use them in the future.
No, and I have no plans to use them.
Biosurfactants? (Derived from microorganisms through fermentation)
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Yes, and I plan to use them in the future.
Yes, but I do not plan to use them moving forward.
No, but I want to use them in the future.
No, and I have no plans to use them.
Bio-based surfactants? (Derived from renewable plant-based feedstocks)
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Why do you not plan to use them moving forward?* This field is required.Please provide more details.
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Which types of biosurfactants or bio-based surfactants have you tried or are you familiar with?If not listed, select "Other" and add it on the next page. If you're not familiar with any, move on to the next question.
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Glycolipids - Rhamnolipids
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Biobased - Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs)
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Biobased - Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS)
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Glycolipids - Sophorolipids
Glycolipids - Mannosylerythritol Lipids (MELs)
Biobased - Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs)
Biobased - Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS)
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List any other biosurfactants or bio-based surfactants here.
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Other biosurfactants
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Other bio-based surfactants
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Other biosurfactants
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What are your main drivers for using biosurfactants or bio-based surfactants?* This field is required.Select all that apply
Sustainability benefits / claims
Improved performance metrics
Customer demand for natural ingredients
Regulatory compliance (e.g., biodegradability, VOC limits, 1,4-dioxane restrictions)
Cost savings compared to traditional surfactants
Other
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How would you rate your experience with biosurfactants or bio-based surfactants?* This field is required.
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Positive – I was impressed with their performance.
Neutral – They were acceptable but didn’t stand out.
Negative – They didn’t meet my expectations.
I have not used them.
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What are the main barriers preventing you from using biosurfactants?* This field is required.Select all that apply; if not listed, select "Other" and enter it.
Cost
Limited availability or supply
Compatibility with current formulations
Lack of performance
Insufficient regulatory certifications or compliance
Nothing is preventing me from using them
Other
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What factors are most important to you when choosing biosurfactants?* This field is required.Rank the following from 1 = Not Important to 5 = Most Important
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Cost
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Performance metrics (e.g., foaming, emulsification)
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Sustainability claims (e.g., renewable carbon index)
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USA-made or domestic sourcing
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Compatibility with conventional surfactants
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Quality and consistency of product
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Regulatory approvals
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Ease of formulation
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Sustainability claims (e.g., renewable carbon index)
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Compatibility with conventional surfactants
Quality and consistency of product
Regulatory approvals
Ease of formulation
Technical / formulation support
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What would make you more likely to adopt biosurfactants in the future?
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Do you have any general feedback about biosurfactants?
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We want to connect!Let us know your interest in each of the below.
I'd like a copy of the market insights report generated from this survey
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