Cosmo Speciality Chemicals

What Cosmo Speciality Chemicals does

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals Private Limited (CSCPL) is an India-based specialty chemicals manufacturer established in 2020 as a 100% subsidiary of Cosmo First Limited, a publicly listed Indian company (BSE/NSE: COSFON). The company operates a single manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, and serves flexible packaging, food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, textile processing, and plastic film manufacturers across India and select export markets including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its portfolio spans four product lines: adhesives (water-based acrylics, solvent-based, and solvent-less polyurethane formulations for lamination, flexible packaging, pressure-sensitive, and side-pasting applications), coatings (heat seal, oil and grease resistance, printable coatings for BOPP/BOPET films, adhesive primers, and print-receptive primers for HP Indigo), masterbatches (white, polymer processing aids/PPA including PFAS-free formulations, slip, antiblock, matte effect, antistatic, and pearlescent grades for PP and PE), and textile chemicals (60+ products including wetting agents, sequestering agents, dyebath conditioners, and washing-off agents certified to GOTS and ZDHC standards).

The company's technology platform centers on sustainable water-based and solvent-less formulations that eliminate APEO, formaldehyde, heavy metals, and phthalates, with proprietary PFAS-free polymer processing aids and direct-food-contact compliant barrier coatings. R&D is conducted in a dedicated facility with DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, GCMS, SEM, and barrier-property testing equipment, supporting formulation development across all four product lines. Key certifications include REACH, US FDA 21 CFR 175.105, GOTS, ZDHC, and heavy-metal-free compliance, enabling export to regulated markets and qualification into food-contact and pharmaceutical packaging applications.

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals operates a B2B direct sales model with quotation-based pricing, sales offices in Mumbai and New Delhi, and digital enquiry channels through its website (cosmochem.in). The company employs 11-50 people and markets through industry events (notably as Gold Sponsor at PLASTINDIA 2026), content marketing via its technical blog, and direct enterprise sales. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales with no subscription or licensing model. The business has launched multiple new products in 2025-2026 and added a dedicated Business Head (Piyush Gupta) in June 2026 to scale the specialty chemicals vertical within the broader Cosmo First Group ecosystem.

Name

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals

Legal name

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals Private Limited

Website

https://cosmochem.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals is an India-based specialty chemicals manufacturer and wholly-owned subsidiary of Cosmo First Limited, producing water-based adhesives, solvent-less PU adhesives, functional coatings, plastic masterbatches, and 60+ textile chemicals for flexible packaging, food packaging, pharma packaging, textile processing, and plastic film manufacturers across India and select Asian export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Can Coatings (IMAEAGAF), Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ), Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Water-based adhesives
• Flexible packaging adhesives
• Polymer masterbatches
• Textile processing chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Sales: B2B direct sales of specialty chemicals including adhesives, coatings, and masterbatches to manufacturers in packaging, textiles, and industrial sectors. Revenue generated through product sales with quotation-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals manufactures and sells specialty chemical formulations for industrial manufacturers, organized into four product lines: water-based, solvent-based and PU adhesives for flexible packaging, lamination and labels; functional coatings for heat seal, oil & grease resistance, print receptivity and adhesion; masterbatches for coloration and functional modification of plastics; and over 60 textile processing auxiliaries. The company sells directly to B2B customers through quotation-based pricing, supported by an in-house R&D and analytical laboratory.

Product overview

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cosmo First Limited, established in 2020, offering a diversified portfolio of specialty chemical solutions organized into four main product lines: Adhesives, Coatings, Masterbatches, and Textile Chemicals. The Adhesives portfolio includes Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA), Lamination Adhesives, Flexible Packaging Adhesives (including Solvent-less PU adhesives), and Side-Pasting Adhesives. The Coatings line features Heat Seal Coatings (COSEAL 601, COSEAL 401), Oil and Grease Resistance (OGR) barrier coatings, Printable Coatings for BOPP/BOPET films, Adhesive Primer Coatings (Lora, Calor), and Amigo Coating for HP Indigo printing. Masterbatches include White Masterbatches, PPA (Polymer Processing Aids), Slip, Antiblock, Matte Effect, Antistatic, and Pearlscent Masterbatches for PP and PE plastic applications. The Textile Chemicals division offers over 60 products including Wetting Agents (Wetofast range), Sequestering Agents, Dyebath Conditioners, and Washing Off agents. The company emphasizes sustainable, eco-friendly formulations with water-based and solvent-less technologies, serving packaging, lamination, flexible packaging, and textile industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CosmoWhite: Premium white masterbatch range for PP and PE applications, engineered with high concentrations of Titanium Dioxide
• CosmoAdd
• Cosmobond
• COSEAL
• OGR
• Wetofast

Products and services

• Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) Non-reactive water-based acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives that form bonds when pressure is applied, suitable for general and high-performance applications including labels, packaging, electronics, and medical tapes.
• Lamination Adhesives Dry lamination adhesives including water-based, solvent-based, and polyurethane formulations used in food, pharma, cosmetics packaging, and technical lamination applications.
• Flexible Packaging Adhesives High-performance solvent-less polyurethane adhesives for flexible packaging laminates, formulated as two-component PU systems with polyols and isocyanate pre-polymers for high-temperature applications.
• Side-Pasting Adhesives Water-based adhesives for bonding sides or edges of corrugated boxes, cartons, and paper-based products, applied using roller coaters, spray systems, or brushes.
• COSEAL 601 - Heat Seal Coating Water-based heat seal coating suitable for heat seal application to aluminum laminated structures, providing excellent adhesion, block-free and low COF coatings for high-speed machine applications, and compliant with direct food contact regulations.
• OGR Coatings (OGR 145B & OGR 145S) Water-based oil and grease barrier coatings for paper. OGR 145B is non-heat sealable for paper plates and food packaging, while OGR 145S has heat seal properties for paper cups and pouches; both are food-approved.
• Printable Coatings for BOPP Films Water-based clear and matte printable coatings for BOPP films with excellent printability across a wide range of ink systems, compatible with flexography, UV inkjet, Xeikon, UV offset, thermal transfer, screen printing, and letterpress.
• Printable Coatings for BOPET Films Ready-to-use water-based clear coating for PET films with excellent adhesion and printability across flexography, UV offset, thermal-transfer printing, screen printing, and letterpress ink systems.
• Adhesive Primer Coatings (Lora & Calor) Water-based coatings that enhance bonding strength between substrates and adhesives. Lora is for acrylic adhesive labels with mineral oil resistance, while Calor combines adhesive properties with protective features for hot melt adhesive labels.
• Amigo Coating Water-based print receptive primer specifically designed for HP Indigo printing, ready-to-use and suitable for inline priming on a broad range of substrates including films and paper.
• White Masterbatches (PP & PE) - CosmoWhite Premium white masterbatches with high concentration of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) for enhanced opacity, whiteness, UV protection, and cost-effective coloration in BOPP films, blown films, extrusion coating, injection moulding, non-woven fabrics, and raffia bags.
• PPA Masterbatches (Polymer Processing Aids) - CosmoAdd New generation PFAS-free polymer processing aids that eliminate melt fracture, sharkskin effect, and reduce die buildup, while enhancing film clarity and transmittance with high thermal stability.
• Slip Masterbatches (PP & PE) Masterbatches that reduce the coefficient of friction (COF) of packaging films, providing stable low COF independent of aging and compatibility with printing and metallization processes.
• Antiblock Masterbatches (PP & PE) Masterbatches that create roughness on plastic surfaces to reduce film-to-film blocking force and support easy machining, composed of inorganic or organic materials such as CaCO3, Silica, Talc, or Silicone beads.
• Matte Effect Masterbatch (PP) Masterbatch for achieving haze/matte surface finish on transparent, opaque films, and metallizable films, enabling precise control of roughness and glossiness through varying let-down ratios.
• Antistatic Masterbatches (PP & PE) Migratory and non-migratory antistatic masterbatches for dissipating static electricity in electronics parts protection, shock protection for medical drapes, handling of explosives, light-sensitive products, and reducing dust on packaged goods.
• Pearlscent Masterbatches (PP) Pearl effect masterbatch specially designed for BOPP film with cavitating agents to reduce film density, providing good opacity, whiteness, smooth printing surface, and good sealing performances.
• Wetting Agents (Wetofast Range) Surface active agents to reduce water surface tension during textile pretreatment, including Wetofast LD, Wetofast GN, and Wetofast LOR for effective wetting, scouring, and cleaning of textiles.
• Dyeing Dispersing cum Levelling Agent (Polyst PLD) Dispersing cum levelling agent for polyester dyeing with disperse dyes, maintaining dispersion stability throughout the dyeing process and imparting levelness in dyeing.
• Superwash POL Copolymerised dispersing, levelling, washing off agent and dye bath conditioner with colloid-protective properties, GOTS and ZDHC certified for 100% Cotton Woven, Terry Towel Knits, and Yarn substrates.
• Solventless Polyurethane Adhesive Two-component solvent-less PU adhesive for flexible packaging lamination, offering excellent optical clarity on metallized laminates, superior heat seal and bond strength, available in formulations including 503A/403B and PU 701A/601B.
• Water Based PSA Adhesive Water-based acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives for general purpose and specialty applications, featuring excellent adhesion to glass, metal, and plastic with good UV and thermal stability, and compliant with indirect food contact certification 21CFR.105.
• COSMO BOND FPDL301 - Dry Lamination Adhesive Water-based acrylic emulsion dry lamination adhesive for paper box/carton manufacturing, REACH and Heavy Metal compliant, suitable for BOPP or PET laminates with duplex/plain/printed paper board for food and non-food flexible packaging applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• REACH compliance and heavy metal-free formulations for export markets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Global leader in industrial adhesives including flexible packaging laminating adhesives (Loctite, Technomelt) with broad portfolio across PSA, lamination, and specialty coatings — competes head-on with Cosmo in packaging adhesives but at vastly larger scale.
• Bostik (Arkema): Major global adhesives and sealants player with significant presence in flexible packaging and lamination adhesives. Direct overlap with Cosmo's solvent-less PU and water-based adhesive offerings through a much larger R&D and distribution footprint.
• Clariant: Global specialty chemicals company with masterbatch, additives, and industrial coatings portfolios. Direct overlap with Cosmo's masterbatch and functional coating offerings, particularly in sustainable and PFAS-free chemistries.
• Huntsman Corporation: Global specialty chemicals company with textile effects (formerly Ciba textile chemicals) and polyurethanes/pigments divisions. Competes in textile auxiliaries and PU adhesives used in flexible packaging, with established presence in India and global markets.
• H.B. Fuller: US-listed global industrial adhesives company with packaging, converting, and specialty adhesive solutions. Competes with Cosmo's PSA, lamination, and flexible packaging adhesive lines for converter customers worldwide.

Direct peers

• DyStar: Major global supplier of textile dyes and auxiliaries with focus on sustainable chemistry and eco-compliant formulations. Competes with Cosmo's Wetofast wetting agents and Superwash POL washing-off auxiliaries in textile processing markets.
• Archroma: Global specialty chemicals company focused on textile dyes, auxiliaries, and specialty chemicals with strong ZDHC and sustainability positioning. Direct competitor in Cosmo's textile chemicals division for pre-treatment, dyeing, and finishing auxiliaries.
• Plastiblends India: India-based masterbatch manufacturer specializing in white, black, color, and additive masterbatches for polyolefins. Closest direct competitor to Cosmo's CosmoWhite masterbatch portfolio in the Indian and export PE/PP film markets.
• Ampacet: One of the largest global masterbatch manufacturers with white, black, color, and additive masterbatches for PE/PP applications. Direct competitor to Cosmo's CosmoWhite and CosmoAdd masterbatch product lines in flexible packaging films.
• Uflex Limited: India's largest flexible packaging company with integrated films, laminates, and adhesive/coating capabilities. New Cosmo Business Head Piyush Gupta previously led Uflex, making it both a customer/prospect and a vertically integrated competitor in flexible packaging adhesives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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