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Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Bringing responsible innovation into nature
Supercritical Fluid Extraction, a cleaner, more efficient method
We have been a pioneer in SFE technology for 30 years.
We transform carbon dioxide into a supercritical fluid and diffuse it through natural materials to capture “the richest palette of naturals in our industry” – everything from flower petals to tea leaves.
A sustainable extraction process
Broadest & finest palette of SFE ingredients
The finest 100% natural and responsible fragrance and flavor ingredients, extracted from flowers, fruits, spices, woods, nuts, and other sources. The SFE technology creates selective extracts with aroma profiles that are truest to the botanical starting material.
Pioneer & leader since 1995
From legacy to state-of-the-art innovation
From the 80’s and the first industrial applications of supercritical CO2 extraction, Firmenich has designed game changing ingredients.
These natural & sustainable ingredients are inspiring perfumers and flavorists for the most beautiful creations.
1986 - 1995
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1986
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Firmenich acquires a pilot plant
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1987
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First acquisition of an industrial extractor
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1995
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First Pink Pepper SFE, developed by Firmenich for the very first time and corner stone of the iconic perfume Pleasures (Estée Lauder)
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1998 - 2008
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1998
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The technology is used to purify primary solvent extracts
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2007
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SFE is used as an alternative to banned solvent extractions
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2008
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Essential oil fractionation by supercritical CO2 extraction
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2009 - 2019
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2009
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Creation of the Firmenich Center of Expertise in Grasse (South of France)
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2016
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Firmenich strengthens its position by launching in exclusivity for one of its customer, the first ever fresh flower extracts
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2019
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Acquisition of supercritical C02 extraction technology unit from Evonik in Trostberg (Germany), introducing the liquid liquid extracts into Firmenich portfolio - patented in 2015
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A journey to natural transformation
Discover Firmenich Supercritical Fluid Extraction process, proven to be safe for the halal, casher, and organic production of extracts.
