Development and production of starch-based, cationic film formers (Amylomer™) for hair and skin care
Gräfe Chemie GmbH
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About Gräfe Chemie
As a raw material manufacturer, Gräfe Chemie GmbH develops, produces and supplies cationic and non-ionic starch derivatives for the cosmetics industry. Under the Amylomer™ brand, liquid, film-forming conditioners for hair and skin care formulations are offered, based on natural raw materials such as potato and rice starch and serving as a plant-based alternative to synthetic or petrochemical film formers. The products are biodegradable, microplastic-free and are manufactured using energy- and waste-efficient production processes. In addition to raw material development, the company offers frame formulations, product samples, as well as efficacy verification and performance testing of formulations in its own hair laboratory «effectableyours» using biophysical and sensory methods. Customers include startups, contract manufacturers and well-known cosmetics brand manufacturers. The Amylomer™ products are climate-neutral via ClimatePartner; since 2022 the company has published a sustainability report every two years.
- Processes
- Development and production of cationic and non-ionic starch derivatives (Amylomer™ technology), Production of liquid, starch-based film formers/conditioners for hair and skin care, Efficacy verification and performance testing of formulations (hair laboratory «effectableyours»), Development and production of cationic and non-ionic starch derivatives, Efficacy verification/performance testing of formulations (hair laboratory «effectableyours»), Provision of product samples and frame formulations
- Materials
- Potato starch (natural potato starch), Rice starch, Cationic starch derivatives (Amylomer™), Non-ionic starch derivatives, Natural potato starch
- Industries
- Cosmetics industry (hair and skin care)
- 01
Raw material extraction potato/rice starch
- 02
Modification of the starch (derivatives)
- 03
Delivery of the starch
- 04
Production of the Amylomer™ products
- 05
Storage
- 06
Delivery to the customer
Materials & Technology
Cationic starch derivatives (Amylomer™)
Liquid, film-forming conditioners for hair and skin care formulations as an alternative to petrochemical additives.
Non-ionic starch derivatives
Starch-based additives for formulations without cationic charge.
Natural potato starch
Renewable main raw material of the Amylomer™ technology.
Rice starch
Plant-based starting material for derivative production.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and production of cationic and non-ionic starch derivatives (Amylomer™ technology)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Potato starch, Rice starch |
| Production of liquid, starch-based film formers/conditioners for hair and skin carePlastics | – | – | – | – | Potato starch, Rice starch |
| Efficacy verification and performance testing of formulations (hair laboratory «effectableyours»)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- Ende der
Start of the development, production and delivery of additives made from cationic starch under the Amylomer™ brand
- 2022
Publication of the first sustainability report; climate neutrality of Amylomer™ products with ClimatePartner