
BASF - Episode 23
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 journa

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With 40 years of expertise in science communication, Tekno Scienze Publisher (TKS) continues to evolve, providing high-quality information to a global audience of scientists, managers, and industry leaders. Based in Italy, TKS publishes three leading scientific journals - Chimica Oggi - Chemistry Today, Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, and Household and Personal Care Today - as well as the digital -only Italian publications Beauty Horizons and Nutra Horizons, known for their innovative and interactive content. TKS now expands into the world of podcasts with The Surfactant Insights Podcast, an in-depth series dedicated to the surfactant industry. The podcast is hosted by Neil Burns, Managing Partner of Neil A. Burns LLC, an expert in the surfactants and oleochemicals sector. He produces major surfactant conferences, authors the Surfactants Blog, and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of Household and Personal Care Today. The Surfactant Insights Podcast covers technical, commercial, and economic aspects of the surfactant value chain, particularly as it impacts household and personal care consumer products. Each five-minute episode will dig into a subject of current topical interest for manufacturers, users, and sellers of surfactants. We are open to requests for subject matter to cover on these podcasts. We hope you enjoy and find them useful.
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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 journa

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 jour

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 pub

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 pub

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

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, Ag

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: Ch

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 j

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 O

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 jo

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 journal

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 S

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 Podca

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 S

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, foami

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 s

In this podcast, we cover the 25 – 30% of the surfactant market (by weight) that is not directed to cleaning. In this segment, there are many markets including : Food, Construction, Crop Protection, Emulsion Polymerizati

In this podcast, we look at some key regulations affecting the household and personal care markets, which every surfactant manufacturer should be aware of. These include dioxane limits in consumer products and surfactant

Here we look into an extremely important region for surfactant consumption, production and innovation. Southeast Asia produces around 90% of the world palm and palm kernel oil, critical starting points for much of the wo

This podcast is a sequel to Episode 1 where we started to discuss specialty surfactants. Here, we go into more detail on the differences between commodities and specialties We’ll also cover briefly some case studies and
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