Thar Process

Thar Process is a global technology and services company specializing in supercritical CO2 extraction and purification solutions. Founded in 1990 and based in Pittsburgh, the company engineers and fabricates specialized equipment, such as SuperFast extraction systems and Isolator supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) systems. These technologies enable sustainable, solvent-free processing by utilizing upcycled CO2 to separate and isolate high-value molecules, including natural products, pharmaceutical APIs, and synthetic compounds. Their operations span from laboratory-scale R&D to large industrial-scale production, supported by certified cGMP, USDA Organic, Kosher, and Halal facilities.

By replacing traditional hydrocarbon-based processes with green, supercritical technologies, Thar Process helps customers in the nutraceutical, food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries create safer, cleaner products. The company offers contract R&D and toll processing services, providing a single-point-of-access for businesses looking to improve product quality and sustainability without the capital expenditure of building their own systems. Thar Process works with clients on five continents to solve complex challenges in sterilization, impregnation, and material remediation, adhering to its core principles of People, Planet, and Profit.