News release
Oct 10,2024
EF Polymer Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Okinawa/ Founder and CEO: Narayan Gharjar; contains “EF Polymer”), which contains 100% organic super absorbent polymers, has said that it will Develop EF Polymers with complete biodegradability with its own technology for cosmetics and daily necessities as thickeners.
Water-soluble polymers have been used as thickeners for a long time, and have been popular in a wide range of fields of cosmetics and daily necessities since the 1980s. Water-coated polymers derived from petroleum-derived raw materials have become mainstream in all industries, and are produced by many companies due to their low price and ease of Handling in manufacturing. In particular, in cosmetics such as skin care and makeup products, is placed on the feel and feeling of use, and these materials have been used for many years. However, many existing products are petroleum-derived, and issues have been raised that they are sometimes irritating to people with sensitive skin and lead to soil and marine pollution Because they are non-biased. In the European Union (EU), the use of some materials is considered by means, and technological innovation to replace existing materials is required.
About “EF Polymer” grades for cosmetics
This time, EF Polymer will launch a cosmetic grade that can be used as a material for hair care products such as shampoo and shampoo, and adhesive products centered on cosmetics such as Liquid Foundations and Lips. While having high intensity as a thickener, we will begin offering it as a new material that is gentle on human skin and gentle.
Product features
We have already developed joint development with cosmetics manufacturers and material manufacturers, and we are working to develop cosmetic products using EF Polymers. Going forward, we will continue to promote new collaborations with companies to spread and expand the spread of cosmetics that are friendly to human skin and the environment.
Narayan Ghaljal, founder and CEO of EF PolymersIt is difficult as difficult. “EF Polymer's entry into the cosmetics industry shows the potential of harmful biologically and potentially organic polymers, which are unique technologies. I am considering that by teaming up with startups like us and companies considering the industry, it is possible to solve environmental issues and long-standing issues related to industry. We will continue to spread our unique technology to all industries, starting with cosmetics, and aim to create a sustainable society that is kind to both people and the environment, while Incurred on the agricultural business.”
About Series B funding
EF Polymer plans to raise funds for the Series B round next spring to agricultural product development for agricultural materials, research and development in the fields of daily necessities and cosmetics, and to expand sales in overseas markets. In particular, we are looking for domestic and international investors and partners who can support regional business promotion centered on the United States and Europe, which are strategic regions.
About EF Polymer
EF Polymer Co., Ltd. is a deep tech startup born in India and raised in Okinawa. Somewhat that has been discarded conventional, such as orange and banana peels, are upcycled, and “EF Polymer,” a 100% organic super absorbent polymer, is manufactured and sold as Agricultural materials. We also support corporate green transformation (GX) by applying the application of fully organic polymers as raw materials for daily necessities, cosmetics, and medical products. Through the challenges of our technology, we aim to solve environmental problems centered on water scarcity.https://ja.efpolymer.com/
