Regulatory Authorization Supporting Commercial Adoption of Upcycled Biosurfactants
Executive Summary
PuraSurf™ M, a 100% circular biosurfactant (sophorolipid) developed by Dispersa™, has secured regulatory clearance for commercial use in the United States under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) framework.
This authorization unlocks U.S market entry and commercial deployment in compliance with TSCA, enabling advancement of collaboration with U.S. industry partners. It represents a key step in introducing alternative biosurfactant options and specifically, the first upcycled biosurfactant to reach this clearance within the U.S. regulatory landscape.
Regulatory Status
PuraSurf™ M is authorized for commercial use with no restrictions in the U.S. under TSCA, supporting:
- The first commercialization and U.S market introduction of a 100% waste-derived upcycled biosurfactant
- Integration within commercial formulations
- Ongoing deployment and validation
- Verified clearance of sustainability and safety standards
Evolving Surfactant Demand
The surfactants market is evolving in response to:
- Heightened regulatory and consumer drivers linked to increased demand for sustainable alternatives to conventional surfactants
- The need for performance and cost-aligned alternatives
- Ongoing global supply chain considerations
These dynamics are driving further interest in alternatives such as upcycled biosurfactants.
About PuraSurf™ M
PuraSurf™ M is a sophorolipid derived entirely from locally sourced food waste, designed for use in HI&I applications.
Key characteristics include:
- Reduced reliance on globally sourced raw materials through local feedstock sourcing
- Leveraging agri-food side streams rather than edible feedstock to reduce dependence on food supply chain
- Compatibility with a range of formulation systems
- Alignment with sustainability-driven business development priorities
Conclusion
Regulatory clearance under TSCA enables the introduction of PuraSurf™ M into the U.S. market, supporting commercialization and scale-up with industry partners.
This milestone reflects real progress towards the market adoption of upcycled biosurfactants. Dispersa™ looks forward to advancing its commercial partnerships and to expanding access to waste-derived biosurfactants.
Learn More
To learn more about PuraSurf™ M and Dispersa™ ’s technology visit our website www.dispersa.ca.