Bio-Based Ingredients That Actually Perform
Biochemique develops fermentation-derived sophorolipid derivative ingredients for personal care, pharmaceutical excipients, and specialty industrial markets. Fully biodegradable. Distinct INCI names. No synthetic incumbent left unreplaced.
Zero
Bio-based PVP K30/K90 alternatives on market today. We’re building the first.
13×
Reduction in critical aggregation concentration. Hexyl ester vs. natural sophorolipid mixture.
C2–C18
Complete HLB ladder from mild cleanser to wax replacement to emollient. One platform.
The Platform
Sophorolipids are fermentation-derived glycolipid biosurfactants — bio-based, fully biodegradable, and mild on skin. In their natural form they underperform commercially. Biochemique’s proprietary modification chemistry unlocks four distinct ingredient categories, each with unique performance, distinct INCI identity, and defensible IP.
SophoGel™
Natural carbomer replacement. Enzymatic gel system. Bio-based rheology modifier with unique isomer-specific IP.
SophoPolymer™
The first bio-based PVP K30/K90 replacement. Also an active delivery platform for retinoids, peptides, and topical pharma.
SophoEmol™
Silicone-like skin feel. Zero silicone chemistry. Guerbet alcohol ester emollient with no bio-based competitor.
SophoSurf™ Series
Complete bio-based HLB ladder C2 through C18. Mild surfactant to W/O emulsifier to wax replacement. One fermentation platform.
Why Biochemique
- 30 years of specialty chemical formulation experience
- Pennsylvania-based laboratory — Lehigh County, Allentown PA
- Biochemique-owned process IP — no university licensing dependency
- Toll manufacturing relationships for scale from 200g samples to commercial batches
- First-mover INCI name strategy — distinct names, not generic “glycolipid”
- Grant-funded R&D — Ben Franklin Technology Partners NEPA + NSF SBIR Phase I in progress
Biochemique Environmental Services
Biochemique also operates an environmental division focused on biobased wastewater treatment and glycol remediation for industrial and airport clients. Learn more →
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