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COMERG • Chamomile extraction
German Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla L.
Turn chamomile flowers into a soothing, skin-loving extract with COMERG equipment. Our cold, room-temperature, low-pressure process captures the calming actives of the flower, the bisabolol and bisabolol oxides that gentle heat-free extraction keeps intact.
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Bisabolol rich
The flower
The calming bloom
German chamomile is one of the gentlest, most trusted botanicals in skincare and wellness. Its small white-and-gold flowers are rich in bisabolol and bisabolol oxides, the soothing actives that have made chamomile a fixture of soothing creams, balms and teas for centuries.
The flowers are processed cold, so those delicate actives reach the finished extract intact. Nothing is added, and the natural balance of the flower is preserved.
Raw material
Botanical nameMatricaria chamomilla L.="ccha-frow">Botanical nameMatricaria chamomilla L.
FamilyAsteraceae
Plant partFlowers
ConditionDried, ground
OriginBulgaria
AvailabilityAll year
The extract
What the process delivers
Run on COMERG equipment, chamomile flowers yield a standardised, soothing extract, batch after batch. Because the extraction is cold and solvent-light, with no high heat, the calming actives carry straight through to the finished oil. The figures below are typical of a standardised BCha-20.1 grade.
≥20%Volatile oil v/w
19%Bisabolol oxide
17%beta-Farnesene
<25 °CExtraction temp
97%Compound recovery
~92 kgFlowers per kg extract
The method
Cold extraction, in three steps
No heat, no leftover solvent. This is what happens inside a COMERG aerosol system, and why the extract keeps the full calming character of chamomile.
1
Pressurised R134a flooding
Non-toxic liquefied R134a gas is introduced to the dried chamomile flowers at controlled, low pressure. There is no heat, the cycle begins and stays at room temperature.
2
Selective aromatic dissolution
The liquid gas gently dissolves the bisabolol, bisabolol oxides and farnesene, while the heat-sensitive soothing actives stay structurally intact.
3
Recovery and pure extract
The R134a is fully recovered and recycled in a closed loop. What is left is a concentrated chamomile extract, at least 20% volatile oil, with under 0.1 g/kg residue.
Aromatic profile
The compound fingerprint
Principal constituents identified by GC-MS, each above 1%. The bisabolol oxides and farnesene lead the profile and carry the calming, faintly sweet character that defines chamomile.
0%10%15%20%+
Other extractables present. Per-batch GC-MS report available on request.
Specification
BCha-20.1 at a glance
Identity & origin
Botanical nameMatricaria chamomilla
Plant partFlowers
OriginBulgaria
Product codeBCha-20.1
CAS No.84082-60-0
EINECS No.282-006-5
Production
MethodLiquefied-gas extraction
TemperatureBelow 25 °C
SolventFood-grade (Dir. 97/60/EC)
Solvent residue< 0.1 g/kg
StandardisationDeclared volatile oil
Concentration1 kg ≈ 85-100 kg flowers
Physical
AppearanceDark brown viscous liquid
Volatile oil≥ 20% v/w (ASTA)
INCI nameChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Density980 g/l
Refractive index1.4874
Acid value18.2 mg KOH/g
Solubility & output
In oilsFully soluble
In 40% alcoholPartial
In waterInsoluble
Flash point> 61 °C
ContainerLined aluminium bottle
Shelf life2 years
Why chamomile, why cold
A gentle flower, captured whole
A soothing active
Matricaria chamomilla, Bulgaria
Plant partDried flowers
Flowers per kg extract~85-100 kg
Volatile oil≥ 20% v/w
AntioxidantDPPH IC50 18.8 mg/ml
Captured cold
Versus steam distillation
Bisabolol oxide19% retained
beta-Farnesene17%
Process temperature< 25 °C
Soothing activesPreserved
Applications
What you can make
Skincare & cosmetics
Soothing & after-sun
Fine perfumery
Aromatherapy & wellness
Baby & sensitive care
Pharmacy & topical
The extract can be taken concentrated or diluted in a carrier oil to suit the application. Typical filling rates in cosmetics are around 0.02 to 0.2 percent.
Why the COMERG line
Built for delicate botanicals like chamomile
The soothing character above is not an accident of the flower alone, it is what the right equipment makes repeatable. Our line is engineered around the things that matter when you process a gentle, active-rich botanical.
Room temperatureR134a aerosol extraction works cold and at low pressure, so chamomile's delicate actives are never cooked off.
Keeps the soothing activesBisabolol and its oxides are what make chamomile soothing. Cold extraction protects them where prolonged heat can degrade them.
Fully automatedClosed-loop systems run the cycle for you, so results stay consistent and one operator can handle the line.
Fast cycles, high yieldLow-pressure extraction is quick and recovers up to 97% of the flower's compounds, more than older high-pressure CO2 lines.
Scales with youFrom a 10 l pilot unit to 2000 l production, the same method grows from R&D batches to full output.
Clean and economicalIt uses around 85% less energy than solvent methods and needs no special hazardous-location facility.
Why it wins
Compared to the alternatives
Against steam distillation, solvent and CO2, cold R134a extraction keeps more of the chamomile, above all the soothing actives that heat and time can break down.
| Feature | COMERG R134a | Steam distillation | Solvent | CO₂ supercritical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process temperature | < 25 °C (room temp) | 100-150 °C | 40-70 °C | 31-80 °C |
| Aromatic preservation | 95%+ | 60-75% | ~85% | ~80% |
| Compound recovery | up to 97% | 70-85% | 80-90% | 85-92% |
| Soothing actives | Preserved | Partly degraded | Retained | Mostly retained |
| Solvent residue | < 0.1 g/kg | None | Needs post-purge | None |
| Energy use | 85% less vs solvent | High | Medium-high | Very high |
| Special facility | Not required | Not required | Required | High-pressure safety |
From flower to extract
The machines for chamomile
A complete COMERG line takes chamomile from dried flower to a finished extract. These are the core stages, each available as standalone equipment.
Aerosol extraction
The heart of the line. Liquefied-gas systems that pull chamomile extract cold, below 25 °C, from 10 l pilot units up to 2000 l.
Room temp • 97% recoveryView system
Conveyor dryer
Brings flowers to the right, even moisture before milling, so each batch of chamomile extracts predictably.
Prep stageView machine
The complete chamomile line
From a 10 l pilot system to industrial 2000 l lines, the same cold process scales with your volume.
10 l - 2000 lBrowse all equipment
Product specificationFull composition, properties, packaging and handling for chamomile extract BCha-20.1.
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Questions
Chamomile extraction, explained
A 100% natural chamomile flower extract, product code BCha-20.1. It reaches at least 20% volatile oil, rich in bisabolol oxide, farnesene and bisabolone oxide, with no additives.
Liquefied food-grade gas extraction at room temperature, below 25 °C, and low pressure. Because there is no high heat, the delicate soothing actives are preserved and solvent residue stays below 0.1 g/kg.
Chamomile's value lies in delicate actives like bisabolol and its oxides, which can degrade under prolonged heat. Cold R134a extraction protects them, so the extract keeps its soothing character.
Roughly 1 kg of extract represents around 85 to 100 kg of dried flowers, which is why a concentrated extract is so practical to formulate with.
Yes. The same cold process runs from a 10 l pilot unit to 2000 l production systems, so you can start small and grow without changing method.
It is produced with a food-grade solvent per Directive 97/60/EC. It is a raw material for formulation, not intended for direct consumption or undiluted topical use, and users are responsible for compliance with applicable legislation.
Yes. A per-batch GC-MS analysis is available on request, and a Safety Data Sheet per 2006/1907/EC is supplied with the product.
Set up your chamomile line
Tell us your throughput and target product. We will recommend the right system, share a yield estimate for your chamomile flowers, and reply with pricing and lead time, usually within 48 hours.
COMERG extracts are raw materials for product formulation. They are not intended for direct consumption or for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery or aromatherapy. This information is provided to the best of our knowledge and is not a substitute for prior testing of suitability for the intended use. Keep away from children.
The chamomile line
Equipment for processing chamomile
The machines below make up the chamomile line, the equipment that takes the flower through to a finished extract. Request a quote on any unit and we will reply with pricing and lead time.
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