Evonik manufactures first product from world’s first industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant
PRESS RELEASE, Care Solutions, Essen, January 18, 2024
Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia.
- New triple-digit million-euro facility in Slovakia completed ahead of schedule
- Meets high demand for biobased, biodegradable rhamnolipids for cleaning and personal care applications
- Latest milestone toward sustainability-driven biosolutions
Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia. The new plant is the first worldwide to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. Evonik’s rhamnolipids are exceptionally high quality and provide the company with a unique market position due to the IP-protected, fermentation-based manufacturing process.
