Custom Development / Chemstar

Expert chemistry tailored to your unique goals

When your formulating challenge calls for a custom solution, turn to the experts at Chemstar. As the proven, passionate starch polymer leader, we have the knowledge, experience and resources to deliver the unique performance you demand.

Why starch? It does more and costs less.

Synthetic polymers can’t match the performance or value of Chemstar’s sustainable, starch-based polymers. Discover all the ways choosing starch can bring significant advantages to your business, including:

FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTES

We specialize in modifying starch and developing starch derivatives to meet signature specifications and exact performance targets.

VERSATILITY

Starch features a chemical makeup that’s highly amenable to modification, making it one of nature’s most versatile components.

COST

Our water-based starch polymers deliver significant cost savings over synthetic or other natural polymer solutions in many of the industries we serve.

BIO-BASED

Our products are developed from wheat, corn, potatoes, tapioca, and other renewable sources, to help you meet your sustainability goals.

A practical, and problem-solving approach

The Chemstar team will bring years of custom product development expertise to the table for your formula, whether you need a smaller quantity or a high-volume run. Our sales and support representatives have deep technical knowledge in their industries, and will begin by defining your unique performance goals. Only then do we start to craft a solution, and we’ll never try to force-fit an existing polymer back into your needs.

MAKE US YOUR GO-TO PARTNER TO:

Improve the performance of your product
Match current product attributes while reducing costs
Replace a synthetic polymer with a bio-based solution
Shorten your development window and uncover other new efficiencies

Paul F. Werler Innovation Center

INNOVATION BY THE NUMBERS

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YEARS OF COMBINED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

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PRIVATE LABEL PRODUCTS DEVELOPED

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UNIQUE POLYMER PRODUCT FAMILIES CREATED

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INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIES SERVED

Chemstar’s lean NPD process

A METHODICAL APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS

Discovery

Define business outcomes
Determine functional targets
Translate goals into technical attributes
Establish test parameters

Design

Create solution concepts
Pre-screen chemistries
Develop industry-specific tests
Assess feasibility

Development

Create prototype
Test with industry-specific equipment
Incorporate customer feedback
Refine

Launch

Scale up and production to ensure consistent quality and performance
Go to market with a best in class product
Realize your business objectives

Private-label possibilities

If you’re a distributor or formulator interested in private-label opportunities, contact us to start the conversation.

Custom Development