CJ Biomaterials & Cosmax: The Future of Eco-Beauty

CJ Biomaterials, a division of the South Korean CJ Cheiljedang, which specializes in biopolymers and bio-based chemical manufacturer, has announced its partnership with Cosmax, a cosmetic development manufacturing company.

The partnership will see the development of cosmetic containers and packaging for Cosmax using CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate). CJ BiomaterialsThe partnership will see the development of cosmetic containers and packaging for Cosmax using CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate). The two companies plan to cooperate at global beauty exhibitions to expand the use of these PHACT PHA products and accelerate adoption throughout the global market.

The two companies signed a MOU (memorandum of understanding), and a signing ceremony was held on September 16 at the Cosmax Pangyo building in Seongnam City. Officials from both companies attended, including CJ Biomaterials Head Allan (Hyuk-sung) Chung, CJ Biomaterials Business Operations Manager Jung Moo-young, Cosmax R&I Unit Head Kang Seunghyun, and Cosmax R&I PS Lab Head Kim Jung-kyum.

PHACT PHA is a biopolymer made by microorganisms through the process of fermenting renewable plant sugars. It is third-party certified as industrial and home compostable and is biodegradable in soil and marine environments. The biomaterial’s inherent biodegradability means it will not create microplastics, providing a next-generation alternative to fossil-based plastic.The biomaterial’s inherent biodegradability means it will not create microplastics, providing a next-generation alternative to fossil-based plastic.CJ Biomaterials

CJ Biomaterials has been working to commercialize PHACT PHA through strategic market collaborations. In March, it partnered with Itochu Plastics in Japan to begin entering the Japanese bioplastics market. The company also developed packaging for Olive Young’s Onul Dream same-day delivery service.

CJ Biomaterials has been working to commercialize PHACT PHA through strategic market collaborations.CJ Biomaterials

“Through this cooperation with Cosmax, a global number one company, we expect to increase the use of PHA in the beauty field, which is a major consumer of plastic,” said Jung. He added, “Through close collaboration, we will show an innovative material solution that can reduce the burden on the environment.”