Reinventing UV protection from agricultural waste.
CARDASUN develops novel bio-based UV absorbers from cashew nut shells.
Reinventing UV protection from agricultural waste.
CARDASUN develops novel bio-based UV absorbers from cashew nut shells.
One technology platform.
Multiple applications.
Our bio-based UV absorbers are designed for applications across Personal Care, Plastics & Coatings, and Agrochemistry.
Personal Care
UV protection for skin and cosmetic formulations, with important applications in anti-aging skincare.
Personal Care
UV protection for skin and cosmetic formulations, with important applications in anti-aging skincare.
Plastics & Coatings
Protection against UV-driven degradation, helping preserve material performance, appearance and durability.
Plastics & Coatings
Protection against UV-driven degradation, helping preserve material performance, appearance and durability.
Agrochemistry
Protection of light-sensitive active ingredients from UV-induced photodegradation, helping maintain their efficacy under sunlight.
Agrochemistry
Protection of light-sensitive active ingredients from UV-induced photodegradation, helping maintain their efficacy under sunlight.
Under pressure.
UV protection is more important than ever - but the chemistry behind it is under pressure.
Several widely used legacy UV filters are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny.
More and more regions ban certain UV filters for environmental concerns
Petrochemical dependency for organic UV filters creates risk
Looking for Clean UV Absorbers?
Under pressure.
UV protection is more important than ever - but the chemistry behind it is under pressure.
Several widely used legacy UV filters are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny.
More and more regions ban certain UV filters for environmental concerns
Petrochemical dependency for organic UV filters creates risk
Looking for Clean UV Absorbers?
Under pressure.
UV protection is more important than ever - but the chemistry behind it is under pressure.
Several widely used legacy UV filters are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny.
More and more regions ban certain UV filters for environmental concerns
Petrochemical dependency for organic UV filters creates risk
Looking for Clean UV Absorbers?
Meet CAZINE.
Meet CAZINE.
Our first lead molecule for Personal Care.
Our first lead molecule for Personal Care.
It starts with the cashew.
From agricultural waste …
… to a bio-based chemical feedstock.
CAZINE - A high-performance UVA & UVB Filter.
Formulated for SPF 50 sun protection.
It starts with the cashew.
From agricultural waste …
… to a bio-based chemical feedstock.
CAZINE - A high-performance UVA & UVB Filter.
Formulated for SPF 50 sun protection.
It starts with the cashew.
From agricultural waste …
… to a bio-based chemical feedstock.
CAZINE - A high-performance UVA & UVB Filter.
Formulated for SPF 50 sun protection.
Tested by Dermatest.
No Skin Irritation
No Eye Irritation
No CMR Indication
No Phototoxicity
Our Vision.
We make high-performance UV protection biorenewable and safe
Circular & Biorenewable
We turn agricultural waste into a renewable source for petrochemical-free UV actives.
Safety by design
We develop our molecules with human and environmental safety at the core.
Local value creation
We promote the production where our renewable raw material originates.
Our Vision.
We make high-performance UV protection biorenewable and safe
Circular & Biorenewable
We turn agricultural waste into a renewable source for petrochemical-free UV actives.
Safety by design
We develop our molecules with human and environmental safety at the core.
Local value creation
We promote the production where our renewable raw material originates.
01.
What is the difference between organic, mineral and bio-based UV filters?
Conventional organic UV filters are produced from petrochemical feedstocks, while mineral UV filters rely on mined resources such as zinc and titanium. Both depend on finite resources. Bio-based UV filters use renewable biological feedstocks instead, offering a new route to high-performance UV protection.
02.
What is the difference between a UV filter and an SPF booster?
03.
Is CAZINE approved for use in cosmetics?
What is the difference between organic, mineral and bio-based UV filters?
Conventional organic UV filters are produced from petrochemical feedstocks, while mineral UV filters rely on mined resources such as zinc and titanium. Both depend on finite resources. Bio-based UV filters use renewable biological feedstocks instead, offering a new route to high-performance UV protection.
What is the difference between a UV filter and an SPF booster?
Is CAZINE approved for use in cosmetics?
Get in touch.
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