R&D Service · Perfumery · Cosmetics · Aromas
From your plant resource to a marketable ingredient. Bespoke, documented, and industrializable development.
31.1 °C
CO₂ critical temperature
73.8 bar
Critical pressure
< 3 months
First exploitable result
24–48 h
Reply time
Technology
Beyond 31.1 °C and 73.8 bar, CO₂ becomes supercritical: it acquires the properties of a high-performance solvent while remaining inert and harmless. A clean, precise technology that respects the target molecules. Say goodbye to hexane!
No residual solvent
CO₂ evaporates naturally after extraction. Zero chemical residue in the final ingredient.
Low-temperature extraction
Fragile molecules (aromas, actives) are preserved. Ideal for heat-sensitive compounds.
Tunable selectivity
By adjusting pressure and temperature, you precisely target the compound families of interest.
Unique compositions
Olfactory and chemical profiles that no other process can replicate identically.
Supercritical CO₂ is a quintessentially apolar solvent: it selectively extracts lipophilic molecules with surgical purity.
Custom R&D Service
apolaire supports industrial firms, brands and project holders who want to turn a plant resource into a marketable, industrializable ingredient for perfumery or cosmetics.
Understanding your context, your plant material, your goals and any technical or regulatory constraints.
Study of the plant, co-product or plant residue you provide. Evaluation of its extractive potential for perfumery or cosmetics.
Definition of the supercritical CO₂ protocol, optimization of pressure and temperature parameters, documented pilot trials.
Analysis of the result: sensory profile (olfactory, tactile), analytical composition (GC-MS), functional or active potential.
Delivery of a complete dossier: observations and commentary on the results obtained, selection of the optimised recipe, economic study, usage recommendations — readable by your teams and decision-makers.
Parameter transfer, scale-up documentation, and support towards industrial production.
Depending on the scope we define together, you receive all or part of:
Industries · Case studies
The same scientific rigour, adapted to each market. Each case shows how we calibrate supercritical CO₂ extraction to specific constraints.
Damascena rose petals
Morocco
CO₂ alternatives to absolutes, unique compositions, preservation of heat-sensitive notes for composers and fragrance houses.
Gentle extraction preserving heat-sensitive compounds. Comparison with alcohol extraction provided.
Roasted coffee grounds
France
Concentrated natural actives, antioxidants, by-product valorization — COSMOS and ECOCERT compatible.
Coffee-grounds extraction concentrated in diterpenes. The extract combines a gourmand olfactory signature with emollient properties.
Dried hop cones
Aube, France
Solvent-free aromatic concentrates, α/β-acid and terpene profiles for brewers, distillers, snacking.
Aromatic concentrates designed to ease incorporation and improve olfactory precision in brewing.
Every apolaire development benefits from the innovative expertise of our team, supported by an advisory board.
Supercritical CO₂, eco-extraction and chemical analysis expert
Lecturer at ISIPCA
12+ years of research in supercritical CO₂
Ingredient commercialisation
Ex-Crodarom, Ex-Symrise, Ex-Biolande
25+ years in industry (former Global Head of Natural Ingredients — Fragrance / Cosmetic)
Comparison
The only solution combining supercritical CO₂ expertise, full-service support and industrializable deliverables.
| Criterion | RECOMMENDED Apolaire | Academic lab
or generalist CRO | Extraction-only
subcontractor | In-house R&D
to build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercritical CO₂ expertise Technical mastery of the supercritical process | ||||
| Full turnkey service From brief to deliverable without juggling vendors | ||||
| Technical + economic report Readable documentation for decision-makers and R&D teams | ||||
| Short timelines (< 3 months) First exploitable result delivered fast | ||||
| Industrialisation prep Parameter transfer, documented scale-up | ||||
| Confidentiality & NDA Protection of your data and formulas | ||||
| Market & positioning advice Guidance on usage, value, target market | ||||
| Affordable pricing for R&D projects Suited to industrial firms and project holders |
A question about your project, our method or our deliverables? Here are the answers to the most common queries.
It is an extraction process that uses carbon dioxide pushed beyond its critical point (31.1 °C, 73.8 bar). In this state, CO₂ acquires tunable solvent properties, enabling the selective extraction of target compounds from plant materials, with no organic-solvent residue.
apolaire works with ingredient manufacturers, agro-industrial firms, R&D and innovation managers, formulators, technical buyers and companies wishing to valorize a plant material or co-product.
Yes. apolaire is a contract development provider, working exclusively with professionals and industrial firms.
Absolutely. apolaire can work from any plant material the client provides — raw plant, agricultural co-product, or processing residue.
Yes. The service includes scale-up preparation: parameter transfer, technical documentation and recommendations for industrial production. All our extraction recipes are designed to be producible at industrial scale. Contract production from 2027 onwards.
Depending on the project: extract or ingredient, technical report, economic report, feasibility study, technical recommendation, positioning insights.
A discovery meeting helps us understand your context, your material, your goals and your constraints. From there, apolaire proposes a tailored approach.
apolaire works in France, in Europe and internationally. Collaboration can be remote for the scoping and report phases.
No. Supercritical CO₂ is particularly well suited to certain material profiles and goals. apolaire helps you evaluate whether this technology fits your specific project.
Yes. It is often the recommended first step. It validates the potential of the material, estimates development conditions and frames the economic case.
Every apolaire engagement produces structured documentation, readable by your R&D teams and decision-makers.
Technical report
Full extraction protocol, optimised pressure/temperature parameters, annotated GC-MS chromatogram, comparative yields, analytical interpretation.
Economic report
Estimated production cost at pilot and industrial scale, target-market analysis, price benchmark, commercial potential and positioning recommendation.
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Let's discuss your project and raw materials directly.
Technical Feasibility
Analysis of your raw material and extraction parameters
Apolaire Presentation
Our expertise, equipment, and associated deliverables
48h Proposal
Personalized protocol and quote sent after the call