Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Surfactants from Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition

High-Performance, Biodegradable, and Skin-Friendly

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Bio Surfactants: Engineered Through Advanced Amino-Acid Technology

For manufacturers seeking to transition away from harsh petroleum-based chemicals in their products, surfactants from Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition offer a bio-based alternative. Made from fermented plant sugars and amino acids, our surfactants are much gentler on the skin and biodegradable.

Utilizing advanced amino-acid technology, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition pioneered amino-acid-based surfactants over 50 years ago. By leveraging our specialized molecular engineering, we provide deep cleansing without disrupting the skin’s natural moisture balance.

Kinder to the Environment

Instead of using crude oil, we formulate our bio-surfactants using plant-derived sugars as the primary carbon source. Because our ingredients are nature-based, they easily break down in water systems, preventing the buildup of forever chemicals in the environment.

What’s more, our surfactants are engineered to be water-soluble at room temperature. This eliminates the need for high industrial heating, allowing for faster mixing cycles and quicker cooling times. The lower-temperature process also prevents the degradation of heat-sensitive ingredients, such as vitamins, botanical extracts, and fragrances.

Finally, our eco-friendly processing helps simplify complex global regulatory and sustainability labeling for brands:

  • COSMOS & Ecocert Compliance
  • RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)

When brands formulate products with our pre-certified ingredients, time-to-market is reduced, and the costs of obtaining approval for “clean beauty” or “eco-friendly” claims are lower.

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Specialty & Personal Care Portfolio from Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition

Anionic Surfactants

 AMISOFTⓇ (Glutamate series)

Extremely mild, eco-friendly cleansers for skin and hair.

AMILITEⓇ (Alaninate/Glycinate series)

Produces a rich, creamy foam even in hard water.

Amphoteric & Specialty Surfactants

AMISOFTⓇ ECS-22SB

Mild and moisturizing, this surfactant is suitable for all skin and hair types.

Texture & Sensory Modifiers

AMIHOPEⓇ

Improves the feel and spreadability of surfactants in bars or powders.

 

Applications & Solutions in Specific Markets

Our AminoScience ingredients are crafted to address highly specific industry challenges in the specialty and personal care industry:

  • Skincare: Creating “tear-free” facial cleansers and moisturizing body washes.
  • Hair Care: Sulfate-free shampoos that protect color and reduce scalp irritation.
  • Oral Care: Gentle foaming agents for toothpaste that do not dry out the mouth.
  • Sustainable Home Care: Eco-friendly dish soaps and detergents with high biodegradability.

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