Transforming waste into value
CMT is an Egyptian chemical manufacturer turning agricultural waste into industrial thickeners and chemical materials.
Egypt produces abundant agricultural waste, yet imports the materials its industry needs
42 million
tons of agricultural waste generated in Egypt each year (approximate)
US$3 billion
of chemicals imported by Egypt each year (approximate)
300 kg
per month of current laboratory production capacity
From agricultural waste to industrial materials
Agricultural waste
Tamarind seeds, sugarcane bagasse and rice husk, available locally.
Chemical processing
Converted in our laboratory using green chemistry methods.
Value-added materials
Thickeners and functional chemicals such as CMT, CMC and HPMC.
Industrial use
Used by makers of detergents, soaps, paints and other formulations.
Five products, made in Egypt
Industrial thickeners and functional materials for local manufacturers.
- CMT Carboxymethyl Tamarind
- TS Tamarind Seeds for Agriculture
- TKP Tamarind Kernel Powder
- CMC Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- HPMC Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Why manufacturers test CMT
Local supply
Made in Egypt, which shortens supply chains and reduces dependence on imports.
Competitive pricing
Prices can reach up to about 50% below imported alternatives, depending on the product and market.
Waste-derived feedstock
Agricultural waste becomes a raw material, supporting a circular economy.
Built around local manufacturers
We work with small and medium manufacturers on their formulation needs.
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Transforming waste into value.
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