ERCA WILMAR COSMETIC INGREDIENTS SP ZO O.

Business Type: Manufacturer (Factory)

Company Introduction

Erca Wilmar Cosmetic Ingredients is a major joint venture between the Erca Group (an Italian chemical specialist) and Wilmar International (one of Asia's leading agribusiness and oleochemical groups, which possesses massive manufacturing hubs in Malaysia).

Although the specific legal entity suffix Sp. z o.o. is registered in Poland to facilitate European and global distribution, the company operates strictly as a Manufacturer (Factory), not a trading company. It directly utilizes Wilmar's extensive upstream oleochemical manufacturing assets and raw materials located in Malaysia and Indonesia, combining them with Erca's advanced chemical synthesis technology.

Through this integration, the company manufactures high-quality ingredients for the personal care, cosmetics, and home care industries.

Key Product Portfolios

The company produces a diverse range of cosmetic ingredients, including:

1. Surfactants (Anionic, Non-ionic, and Amphoteric) for shampoos and body washes.

2. Emulsifiers and solubilizers for creams and lotions.

3. Esters and emollients for skin conditioning.

4. Conditioning agents for hair care products.

Manufacturing and Sourcing Advantage

By leveraging Wilmar's world-class refining and manufacturing plants in Malaysia, Erca Wilmar ensures a fully integrated supply chain. The factory utilizes sustainably sourced, RSPO-certified palm oil and oleochemical feedstocks directly from Malaysian plantations and processing plants. This guarantees high traceability, stable quality control, and competitive manufacturing costs for global cosmetic brands.

Erca Wilmar Cosmetic Ingredients Sp. z o.o. manufactures and sells a diverse range of chemical ingredients and raw materials primarily used in the cosmetics, personal care, and home care industries.

The product portfolio includes the following categories:

Surfactants

- Anionic Surfactants: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) used as primary foaming and cleansing agents.

- Amphoteric Surfactants: Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB), Cocoamphoacetate used to reduce irritation and boost foam in mild formulations like baby shampoos.

- Non-Ionic Surfactants: Cocamide DEA, Cocamide MEA, Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG), and Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates.

Emulsifiers and Solubilizers

- Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols: Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-30, and Laureth series.

- Glyceryl Esters: Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, and Glyceryl Stearate SE.

- PEG Esters and Polysorbates: PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80.

Emollients and Esters

- Fatty Acid Esters: Isopropyl Myristate (IPM), Isopropyl Palmitate (IPP), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT).

- Specialty Esters: Cetyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, and Decyl Oleate which provide skin conditioning and emollient properties.

Conditioning Agents

- Hair and Skin Conditioners: Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, and Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS) used in hair conditioners and masks.

Thickeners and Consistency Factors

- Fatty Alcohols: Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, and Myristyl Alcohol.

- Viscosity Modifiers: PEG-150 Distearate and PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate.

Humectants and Solvents

- Vegetable Glycerin: High-purity cosmetic grade glycerin.

- Glycols: Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol.