New-to-Market, Sustainable Biobased
Internal Olefin Sulfonate
That Delivers Performance in Home and Fabric-care Formulations
Surfactants of the Future
Must meet sustainability goals without compromising performance
Biobased
Readily available without competing with food
Water Soluble
For washing in cold water
Surface Activity
Maximum performance with minimum quantity
Kao Developed a Breakthrough
Surfactant technology utilizing the abundant waxy side stream can solve all three future surfactant goals
Bio-IOS vs. Traditional Surfactants
C16IOS and C18IOS have higher surface activity and superior water solubility
Bio IOS superior Krafft Point & CMC
Stable, abundant feedstock
Less likely to compete for food
100% Biobased
1,4-Dioxane Free
Sulfate Free
Mild surfactant
Commercial scale production
Affordable performance
Kao & Pilot Chemical
We are partnering to bring this breakthrough technology to market in North America
- Kao has invested in Internal Olefin (IO) production
- Pilot Chemical is partnering with Kao for North America
- Together we will bring Bio IOS to the North American Market
- Anticipated launch in 2026