The molecular foundation
Explore the chemistry behind surface protection. The right ingredients depend on the surface, equipment, water and application method.
Choose a molecular family
Molecular family product catalog.
Explore each molecular family and the role it can play in a formulation. Use the application, water specification and material requirements to guide the choice of chemistry.
Biobased Surfactants
Surface-active chemistry helps determine how a formulation wets, cleans and interacts with the surface it encounters.
- Hard Surface Cleaners
- Industrial Wash Systems
- Vehicle and Marine Wash Chemistries
Biofunctionalized Natural Molecules
Naturally derived molecules provide a starting point for functional development.
- Odor-Control Systems
- Pet Care Formulations
- Skin and Body Cleansers
Functional Botanical Aromatics
Botanical chemistry connects molecular function with the experience of a product.
- Fragrance Systems
- Deodorizing Sprays
- Hospitality Scent Solutions
5th/6th Generation Quats
This family supports the development conversation around cationic antimicrobial formulations.
- Disinfectants
- Antimicrobial Wipes
- Laundry Sanitizers
Oxidative-Cationic Systems
Oxidative and cationic functions bring different technical questions into the same development brief.
- PPE and Turnout Gear Systems
- Decontamination Solutions
- Institutional Antimicrobial Treatments
Molecular family / 01
Surfactant selection and surface interaction.
Surface-active chemistry helps determine how a formulation wets, cleans and interacts with the surface it encounters. This family connects naturally derived material choices with the functional behavior a product needs in use.
Product families
- Hard Surface Cleaners
- Industrial Wash Systems
- Vehicle and Marine Wash Chemistries
Molecular family / 02
Natural molecular scaffolds as development inputs.
Naturally derived molecules provide a starting point for functional development. The product brief connects that molecular foundation with the intended benefit, the formulation around it and the way the finished product will be used.
Product families
- Odor-Control Systems
- Pet Care Formulations
- Skin and Body Cleansers
Molecular family / 03
Botanical inputs and sensory requirements.
Botanical chemistry connects molecular function with the experience of a product. Development considers the role of the aromatic system within the complete formula, including the intended application and the sensory qualities it should provide.
Product families
- Fragrance Systems
- Deodorizing Sprays
- Hospitality Scent Solutions
Molecular family / 04
Cationic formulation systems.
This family supports the development conversation around cationic antimicrobial formulations. The intended use, compatibility within the product and the evidence required for the proposed application guide the route from chemistry to product.
Product families
- Disinfectants
- Antimicrobial Wipes
- Laundry Sanitizers
Molecular family / 05
Oxidative and cationic formulation considerations.
Oxidative and cationic functions bring different technical questions into the same development brief. Formulation work considers the interaction of those functions, the application conditions and the behavior required from the finished system.
Product families
- PPE and Turnout Gear Systems
- Decontamination Solutions
- Institutional Antimicrobial Treatments
Science in the context of a product
These five families form part of Florida Biotech’s scientific framework. The intended application, the complete formula and the appropriate product evidence guide how a family is used.
Your development brief provides the context: what the product should do, how it will be used and which constraints matter.
Explore contract engineering ↗The next stage / Contract Manufacturing
Translate the technical direction into production questions.
Plant-42 manufactures your formula through private labeling or supplies an existing formula under your brand through white labeling. Bring the application, package and supply requirements to plan the right route. For a concentrate, discuss preparation with water that meets the specification closer to where the product is used.
Project scope, technical information, responsibilities and commercial terms are agreed for the next stage.