About AGAE Technologies – Global Rhamnolipid Manufacturer
Who We Are – Innovators in Sustainable Biosurfactants
Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Corvallis, Oregon 97333, USA
Specialty: Manufacturing high-quality, large-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactants
Customers: Global R&D labs and commercial partners
Distributor Partners: Sigma-Aldrich and others
Our Vision – Replacing Petroleum-Based Surfactants
AGAE Technologies envisions a future where sustainable biosurfactants replace conventional petroleum-based, synthetic, and even plant-derived surfactants. Among these, rhamnolipids stand out as the most thoroughly researched, environmentally friendly, and versatile biosurfactants known—supported by over 75 years of scientific study.
We are committed to leading this transition by producing the most cost-effective, reliable, and sustainably manufactured rhamnolipids available today. Through continuous innovation, we aim to empower industries with safer, greener alternatives.
Our Story – From R&D to Global Scale Production
Founded in May 2010, AGAE Technologies was built on a mission to deliver green, science-backed solutions for human and environmental health. Our core focus: commercializing rhamnolipids, nature-derived surfactants with remarkable cleansing, wetting, and moisturizing capabilities.
Over more than a decade of rigorous R&D, our scientific team developed a proprietary, scalable platform for rhamnolipid production—achieving breakthroughs in fermentation, yield, and cost-efficiency. This culminated in early 2025, when we launched our full product line for global commercial use.
Since 2012, AGAE has supplied high-purity rhamnolipid products directly and via trusted distributors like Sigma-Aldrich. Today, we’re proud to be the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of rhamnolipids for both research and industrial-scale applications.
Technology & Applications of Rhamnolipids
AGAE’s rhamnolipids are designed for potentially wide-ranging use across industries, including:
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Personal Care & Cosmetics
(Skincare, haircare, natural formulations) - Pharmaceuticals & Topical Therapeutics
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Environmental Remediation
(In situ & ex situ treatment) - Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
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Agriculture
(Adjuvants for biopesticide formulations, additive for fertilizer formulations) -
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
(Eco-friendly surfactant systems) - Natural Surfactant for Oil-based Drilling Mud
All AGAE products are backed by rigorous quality control and manufactured using advanced fermentation, purification and analytical technologies.
Recognition, Media & Publications
Recent Highlights
- 2025: Launch of industrial-scale rhamnolipid production facility in Asia
- 2022–2024: Record-breaking yields and breakthroughs in HAA biosurfactant fermentation
- 2012–Present: Global distribution through Sigma-Aldrich
In the Media
Press Releases
- Feb 26, 2025 AGAE Announces Full-Scale Industrial Rhamnolipid Production in Asia
- Oct 18, 2022: AGAE Achieves Breakthrough in Fermentation Production of Biosurfactant HAA
- Sep 12, 2022: AGAE Produces Record Yields of Rhamnolipids at Its Lowest Cost by Fermentation
Industry Coverage
- Apr 1, 2025:Specialty Chemicals Magazine — “Multiple Moves in Biosurfactants”
- Mar 11, 2025: C&EN — “Two Biosurfactant Makers Scale Up”
- Mar 3, 2025:ChemAnalyst — “Asia’s Largest Rhamnolipid Plant Launched”
- Sep 25, 2024: HPC Today — “Biosurfactants: The State of the Industry”
- Feb 28, 2018: The Corvallis Advocate — “Cleaner Alternatives to Toxic Norms”
Scientific Publications
- Feb 2021: Viruses Journal — “Use of Rhamnolipids Against SARS-CoV-2”
- Oct 2, 2014: USPTO Publication — “Rhamnolipids for Combating Bacterial Infections”
- Mar 1, 2013: 1859 Oregon’s Magazine — Profile on AGAE Scientist Xihou Yin
Join the Future of Clean
AGAE Technologies is proud to lead the biosurfactant revolution with the most advanced rhamnolipid solutions available today. We're not just replacing harmful chemicals—we’re building a better future.