Nature’s Wash bio-surfactant concentrate
The core product. Dilute it from about 100:1 for glass up to about 4:1 for baked-on grease.
- 5 gallon pail · $250
- 55 gallon drum · $2,750
- 275 gallon tote · $13,750
Product overview
Industrial-strength cleaning, built on bio-based chemistry.
Our products are built for large-scale, high-traffic operations: commercial kitchens, hotels, foodservice, manufacturing plants, and warehouses. Each one is based on the same proprietary bio-surfactant concentrate. Here is exactly what it is, how it works, and the data behind it.
The bio-surfactant
Nanoscale capsules that remove grease
Our proprietary bio-surfactant is on the FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list. It is made from tall oil, a renewable co-product of pine pulping. In water, its molecules self-assemble into nanoparticles called micelles that encapsulate and remove the toughest contaminants, including oil, grease, and grime. Each micelle is about 1.2 to 4 nanometers across.
Each molecule has a water-loving head and an oil-loving tail. The tails anchor into grease and loosen it from the surface. The molecules then surround the grease, sealing it inside a micelle with the water-loving heads facing out. Because the soil is locked inside, it rinses away instead of smearing onto the next surface.
After rinsing, microbes biodegrade the primary surfactant, sodium tallate (a tall oil soap), to carbon dioxide, water, and biomass (see the published data below). Conventional degreasers rely on petroleum solvents or caustics to dissolve soil. This works with nature instead of against it.
- Grab. Oil-loving tails (ivory) anchor into the grease (amber). Water-loving heads (teal) stay in the water.
- Encapsulate. Cut-away micelle: heads face out, tails point in, and the oil is trapped in the core.
- Rinse. Closed micelles carry the oil off the surface and away in the rinse water.
Illustration, not to scale. Step 4, biodegradation after rinsing, is described above.
Biodegradability
What happens after the rinse, with sources
EcoWash's primary surfactant is sodium tallate (CAS 61790-45-2), a tall oil soap made from a renewable co-product of pine pulping. Microbes biodegrade tall oil soaps to carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.[1]
- 57–85% biodegraded in 28 daysTall oil soaps tested under OECD 301F standard conditions in a peer-reviewed study.[1]
- Up to 85% for the best-performing soapIn the same study, biodegradation was higher at lower test concentrations and was inhibited at high concentrations.[1]
- Modeled as readily biodegradableUS EPA EPI Suite modeling predicts ready biodegradability for sodium tallate.
- EU Ecolabel DID listThe Detergents Ingredients Database lists soap (C12–22) as readily biodegradable (aerobic) and anaerobically biodegradable.[2]
Scope, stated plainly: these results are for tall oil soaps and sodium tallate, EcoWash's primary surfactant. They are not results for the finished EcoWash formula, which also contains sodium carbonate, ethanol, glycols, and water.
The same study found much slower biodegradation in cold groundwater, river water, and soil than under standard test conditions. That's one more reason to use the product diluted and keep concentrate out of storm drains and soil.[1]
References
- Prokkola H, Kuokkanen T, Vähäoja P, Kangas T, Karhu M, Rämö J, Lassi U. “Characterization and Biodegradation Rates of Tall Oil Soaps in Different Water and Soil Environments.” Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 225(9), Article 2070 (2014). doi:10.1007/s11270-014-2070-2
- EU Ecolabel, Detergents Ingredients Database (DID list) Part A, version 2023, entry 2025 “Soap C12-22” (aerobic: R, readily biodegradable; anaerobic: Y, biodegradable). DID list 2023 Part A (PDF)
Full disclosure
What's in the concentrate
A short ingredient list, disclosed the same way as on the Safety Data Sheet. We publish it because "no vague claims" applies to our label too.
| Component | CAS | % w/w | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium tallate (saponified tall oil) | — | ≈25–30% | Primary bio-surfactant |
| Sodium carbonate | 497-19-8 | 3% | Builder / pH buffer |
| Ethanol | 64-17-5 | 1% | Co-solvent (too dilute to make the mixture flammable) |
| Glycols, water, and minor ingredients | — | Balance | Non-hazardous or below GHS disclosure cut-offs |
The line
Concentrate, wipes, and dispensing equipment
Whether you need durable wipes, a heavy-duty degreaser, or a solvent replacement for the shop floor, the line covers it with one chemistry and one dispensing system.
The One Heavy Duty Wipes
Ready-to-use wipes for dirt, oil, and grease on hands, tools, and equipment. Made with the same bio-surfactant as Nature’s Wash concentrate. A 160-count canister costs $15.
View wipes →Fusion Pro dispensing
A wall-mounted proportioning dispenser ($300) with color-coded metering tips ($15) that set an exact, repeatable ratio at every station.
Dilution guide
Six jobs, one concentrate
Starting-point ratios for the Fusion Pro (EWS-731G). Lock in the metering tip that hits the target ratio at your site's water pressure, confirm with a volume test, and write the tip color on the cabinet door so every location matches.
| Duty | Station | Metering tip | Approx. ratio | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | 1 GPM bottle | Lime | 100:1 | Mirrors, glass, fixtures (24 oz spray bottle) |
| All-Purpose | 1 GPM bottle | Pink | 43:1 | Tables, counters, desks, guest-facing surfaces |
| Heavy Duty (bottle) | 1 GPM bottle | Blue | 13:1 | Equipment exteriors, restroom fixtures |
| Degreaser | 1 GPM bottle | Gray | 4:1 | Hood filters, fryers, grills, ovens |
| Floor | 4 GPM bucket | Green | 64:1 | Mop buckets and autoscrubbers |
| Heavy Duty (bucket) | 4 GPM bucket | Purple | 15:1 | Heavy soil, kitchen floors, dock areas |
Cost in use
What a ready-to-use gallon actually costs
Concentrate is priced per gallon, but what matters is the cost of the solution in the bottle or bucket. The math is list price divided by gallons, divided by (ratio + 1).
| Package | Concentrate | Glass 100:1 | Floor 64:1 | All-Purpose 43:1 | Heavy Duty 13:1 | Degreaser 4:1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gal pail ($250) | $50.00 | $0.50 | $0.77 | $1.14 | $3.57 | $10.00 |
| 55 gal drum ($2,750) | $50.00 | $0.50 | $0.77 | $1.14 | $3.57 | $10.00 |
| 275 gal tote ($13,750) | $50.00 | $0.50 | $0.77 | $1.14 | $3.57 | $10.00 |
Safety & environmental profile
Safer for crews. Simpler for EHS. Documented.
Our products are low in toxicity, and their primary surfactant has published biodegradation data (see above). Finished-formula biodegradability is still to be tested. That makes them safe for employees and responsible for the environment. They replace harsh solvent degreasers, which reduces workplace risk and gives you documentation for your sustainability initiatives.
- Practically non-toxic by acute exposureAcute oral ATE >5,000 mg/kg. Acute dermal ATE >2,000 mg/kg.
- No listed carcinogensNo ingredients on the IARC, NTP, or OSHA lists. No California Prop 65 listed ingredients. All ingredients are TSCA-listed or exempt.
- Not flammable in useFlash point >212 °F (ASTM D-56). Not regulated as dangerous goods under DOT, IATA, or IMDG rules.
- Low VOC10.4 g/L, or 1.0% by weight, as supplied.
- USDA Certified Biobased Product43% biobased content.
- NSF Nonfood Compounds registeredCertificate C0838274-02, issued February 19, 2026.
Handle the concentrate with respect. The SDS (PT-BIOSURF-001, Version 01) lists the product as not classified under OSHA HCS 2024, with no signal word. Direct contact may cause mild transient irritation, so avoid direct eye contact as a matter of good industrial hygiene.
As good practice when handling concentrate, wear splash goggles (Z87.1) and nitrile (≥0.1 mm) or neoprene gloves, and keep an eyewash within 10 seconds of travel. At working dilutions, latex or nitrile gloves are sufficient. Do not mix with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers, or strong reducing agents, the incompatible materials listed in the SDS. Avoid discharging undiluted concentrate; at high concentration, tall-oil soaps can exert oxygen demand.
Specifications
Technical data & storage
Concentrate as supplied. Source: technical specification PT-BIOSURF-001, Version 01, May 20, 2026. The spec sheet and SDS are available on request.
| Appearance | Bright, clear golden-yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.5–11.5 as supplied |
| Density | 8.7 lb/gal (1.044 kg/L) |
| Specific gravity (60/60 °F) | 1.0147 |
| Viscosity | Water-thin, ≈1 cP at dispense |
| Flash point | >212 °F / >100 °C |
| Freezing point | 23 °F (−5 °C) |
| VOC | 10.4 g/L (1.0% by weight) |
| Water solubility | Soluble |
| Storage temperature | 41–95 °F (5–35 °C). Do not store below 41 °F. |
|---|---|
| Storage conditions | Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place out of direct sun. |
| Shelf life | 3 years or longer under stable temperature conditions |
| If thickened by cold | Warm to 86 °F (30 °C) and mix. Pour point is 37 °F (3 °C). |
| Containers | Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place. |
| Incompatible with | Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers, and strong reducing agents |
| Shipping | Not regulated as dangerous goods (DOT / IATA / IMDG) |
Package sizes
| Package | Net contents | Packed weight | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gallon pail | 5 gal / 18.93 L | 47.3 lb | HDPE pail, green lid. Full pallet is 24 pails (1,135 lb); do not double-stack. | $250 |
| 55 gallon drum | 55 gal / 208 L | 501 lb | Steel or poly drum | $2,750 |
| 275 gallon tote | 275 gal / 1,041 L | 2,523 lb | Cage tote (IBC), palletized | $13,750 |
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Nature’s Wash a chemical-free degreaser?
Everything, water included, is a chemical, so we won't hide behind that phrase. Buyers looking for a "chemical-free degreaser" usually want something with no petroleum solvents, no flammables, and a low VOC load. On those terms, Nature’s Wash has a flash point above 212 °F, VOC of 10.4 g/L (1.0% by weight), a pH of 9.5–11.5 as supplied, and it is designed to replace conventional solvent degreasers.
Does Nature’s Wash disinfect or sanitize?
No. Nature’s Wash is a cleaner and degreaser. It is not an EPA-registered disinfectant or sanitizer. Cleaning removes the grease and soil that make sanitizers less effective, so use Nature’s Wash first and follow with your registered sanitizer wherever your health code requires one.
Can I use it in a commercial kitchen?
Yes. The concentrate is registered in the NSF Nonfood Compounds program (certificate C0838274-02). On food-contact surfaces, rinse with potable water after cleaning and then sanitize according to your local health code.
What protective equipment do staff need?
As good practice when handling undiluted concentrate, wear splash goggles (Z87.1) and nitrile (at least 0.1 mm) or neoprene gloves, and have an eyewash within 10 seconds of travel. At working dilutions, latex or nitrile gloves are sufficient. The SDS lists the product as not classified, with no signal word; direct contact may cause mild transient irritation, so avoid direct eye contact.
What dilution should I use?
Starting points on the Fusion Pro (EWS-731G) dispenser are Glass about 100:1, Floor about 64:1, All-Purpose about 43:1, Heavy Duty bucket about 15:1, Heavy Duty bottle about 13:1, and Degreaser about 4:1. Confirm on site with a volume test, because water pressure affects the final ratio. See the dilution guide.
Proof you can see
Illustration of a baffle hood filter before and after degreasing.
Get the spec sheet, SDS, and a quote.
Tell us what you clean and how much of it. We'll send the documents your safety and purchasing teams need, along with a recommended package size and Fusion Pro setup.