Surfactant Insights Podcast

In this podcast, we take a look at the emerging use of enzymatic catalysis in the manufacture of surfactants.   Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the Intern...

 In this podcast, we profile the largest volume most important surfactant intermediate in use today.  Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the International Ol...

In this podcast, we discuss How lower temperature cycles on washing machines and dishwashers are driving a change in surfactant formulations - along with the countervailing pressures to accomplish washing more quickly. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal...

In this podcast, we discuss quats – those are the cationic surfactants used in fabric softeners, hair conditioners and many other products. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes...

In this podcast, we discuss the relatively new company, Indovinya and its position in the surfactants industry. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the Intern...

In this podcast, we discuss the Mass Balance Accounting system and its application the marketing of new bio based products in surfactants. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes...

In this podcast, we discuss EO, production, consumption and trade dynamics. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the International Oligonucleotides and Peptide...

 In this podcast, we discuss trends in dry products for home and personal care.   Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the International Oligonucleotides and P...

In this podcast, we discuss recent fatty acid anti-dumping filings in the US and the impact on surfactants.  Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the Internati...

In this podcast, we discuss the Q1 2026 results and 2026 outlook from BASF one of the largest surfactant producers in the world.  Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events in...

In this podcast, we discuss the route to "Green" Ethoxylates without changing performance, by using 100% bio-based ethylene oxide.   Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events...

In this podcast, we discuss the fundamental calculation purchasing, R&D and marketing managers make when considering supply chain options for surfactants. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the...

In this podcast, we discuss skinification – That is the migration of mild, facial-grade surfactants into mass-market hair, dish and even laundry products. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS...

In this podcast, we discuss sulfonation – the major means of making anionic surfactants. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the International Oligonucleotide...

In this podcast, we the 2025 results for Stepan, a bellwether in the surfactants industry. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the International Oligonucleoti...

In this podcast, we look beyond the hype and analyze who is actually doing what in this interesting new surfactant market.   Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events includi...

In this podcast, we look at the C12-14 carbon chain (Lauryl/Myristyl) alcohols their feedstock sources and pressures on supply today.  Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes even...

In this podcast, we look at the current status of dioxane regulations and what they mean for the surfactant market.   Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes events including the...

In this podcast, we look at how distributors add value in the surfactants value and some challenges and opportunities going forward.  Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes event...

In this podcast, we look recent M&A trends in the surfactant value chain and how we expect that to impact the business overall.   Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today. Always attentive to scientific innovation, the TKS Group organizes event...

In this podcast, we look broadly at the use of digitalization in its many forms in the business of surfactants. This includes generative AI, machine learning and laboratory information system.   Subscribe and follow 'The Surfactant Insights Podcast': You Tube (https://youtu.be/8mCatnnG1ZE?si=vpIr7dY6yYVo9MsA) Spreaker (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/surfactant-insights-podcast--6614902) Apple Po...

In this podcast, we look at the public and private markets for investing in surfactants and take a closer look at the more recent innovations backed by venture capital. Subscribe and follow 'The Surfactant Insights Podcast': You Tube (https://youtu.be/8mCatnnG1ZE?si=vpIr7dY6yYVo9MsA) Spreaker (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/surfactant-insights-podcast--6614902) Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.a...

In this podcast, we look at the concept of circularity and how it applies to the current surfactant industry. We also consider recent innovations in incorporating circularity into surfactants.   Subscribe and follow 'The Surfactant Insights Podcast': You Tube (https://youtu.be/8mCatnnG1ZE?si=vpIr7dY6yYVo9MsA) Spreaker (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/surfactant-insights-podcast--6614902) Apple Po...

In this podcast, we look at the roughly 15% of the market for surfactants that is in personal care and cosmetics. These products are used by consumers every day and the surfactant provides cleaning, emulsification, foaming and other sensorial and functional benefits. It is a good market for new suppliers with new ingredients to get started in. Subscribe and follow 'The Surfactant Insights Podcast'...

In this podcast, we look at the key commodity drivers of surfactant costs and how different types of surfactant respond to cost variability. We consider how recent disruptions in the supply chain have impacted business strategies in the surfactant value chain. Tekno Scienze Publisher is an academic publisher in Italy. It publishes 3 scientific journals: Chimica Oggi – Chemistry Today, Agro Food In...