SE Tylose GmbH & Co

What SE Tylose GmbH & Co does

SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. The company develops, produces, and sells water-soluble cellulose ethers — primarily methylcellulose (MC/MHEC/MHPC) and hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) — under the TYLOSE, TYLOPUR, METOLOSE, PHARMACOAT, and Shin-Etsu AQOAT brand families. Production occurs at ultra-modern facilities in Wiesbaden and Plaquemine, Louisiana, with combined annual capacity of approximately 45,000–65,000 tons.

The company serves three end-markets: industrial applications (building materials, paints, ceramics, polymerisation, personal care, home care, oilfield), pharmaceutical excipients (tablet coatings, binders, capsule shells, sustained-release matrices, amorphous solid dispersion), and food ingredients (gluten-free baking, plant-based products, fillings, coatings, non-dairy whipped cream). Distribution is executed through direct technical sales, customer service teams in Wiesbaden, and a network of more than 11 regional representative offices spanning Germany, the United States, Singapore, Japan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Romania, Spain, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Brazil. The company holds an extensive compliance stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, FSSC 22000, EXCiPACT GMP, PEFC, Halal, Kosher) and is rated in the top 4% of EcoVadis-assessed companies (Gold Medal, 2025).

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Pricing is quote-based B2B across specialty chemical, pharma excipient, and food ingredient customer segments. Go-to-market relies on technical consultation and application support delivered by named Technical Sales personnel rather than on a public e-commerce or transactional channel. The business model is anchored on long-cycle customer qualification (especially for pharma excipients) and recurring industrial volume orders. The 2023 merger with Shin-Etsu Pharma & Food Materials Distribution GmbH consolidated German pharma and food distribution under SE Tylose.

Name

SE Tylose GmbH & Co

Legal name

SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://setylose.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG manufactures water-soluble cellulose ethers (methylcellulose and hydroxyethylcellulose) at facilities in Wiesbaden, Germany and Plaquemine, USA, serving industrial, pharmaceutical excipient, and food ingredient customers globally as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Nanocellulose & Cellulose Derivatives (CNC/CNF, MCC, ethers/esters) (IMAMALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cellulose Derivatives (CMC, MCC, HPMC/MC; Cellulosic Thickeners) (AFAJABAH), Hydrocolloid Stabilizers (Xanthan, Guar, Locust Bean, Carrageenan, Alginate, Pectin, Cellulose) (AFAJACAF)

Keywords

• Cellulose ether manufacturing
• Methylcellulose industrial chemicals
• Pharmaceutical excipients supply
• Food grade cellulose derivatives
• Specialty construction chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 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. Cellulose Ether Products: SE Tylose manufactures and sells cellulose ether products including TYLOSE brand (methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose) for industrial applications and TYLOPUR brand for pharmaceutical excipients and food ingredients. The company is part of Shin-Etsu group and operates ultra-modern production facilities in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SE Tylose manufactures and sells cellulose ether products, converting renewable cellulose from wood and cotton into water-soluble methylcellulose (MC/MHEC/MHPC) and hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) types. The product portfolio serves three segments: industrial applications (building materials, paints, ceramics, polymerisation, personal care, home care, oilfield) under the TYLOSE brand; pharmaceutical excipients (HPMCP, L-HPC, METOLOSE, PHARMACOAT, Shin-Etsu AQOAT, TYLOPUR for tablet coating, controlled release, capsules, amorphous solid dispersion) under the TYLOPUR and related brands; and food ingredients (METOLOSE, TYLOPUR grades for gluten-free, plant-based, and texture-stabilized food applications). Annual production capacity is approximately 45,000-65,000 tons from ultra-modern facilities in Wiesbaden, Germany and Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Product overview

SE Tylose is a leading global supplier of cellulose ethers, producing approximately 45,000-65,000 tons annually at its Wiesbaden, Germany facility. The company converts renewable cellulose from wood and cotton into various water-soluble cellulose ether types. The product portfolio consists of three main segments: Industrial products (Tylose Methylcellulose including MHEC and MHPC grades, Tylose Hydroxyethylcellulose, and specialty additives like Hostapur OSB, Tylovis SE 7, Tylovis EP 28, and Tylovis PVA 18); Healthcare/Pharma Excipients (HPMCP, L-HPC, METOLOSE®, METOLOSE® SR, PHARMACOAT®, Shin-Etsu AQOAT®, TYLOPUR®, and TYLOPUR® SR for tablet coatings, binders, and controlled release applications); and Food Ingredients (METOLOSE® and TYLOPUR® grades for stabilisation, texture improvement, gluten-free applications, plant-based products, and various food formulations). Being part of the Shin-Etsu group, the company also distributes complementary pharmaceutical excipients from Shin-Etsu's Japanese facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TYLOSE®: Brand name for cellulose ether products used in industrial applications including building materials, paints, ceramics, polymerisation, personal care, home care, and oilfield.
• TYLOPUR®
• METOLOSE®

Products and services

• Tylose MHEC Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose ether used as a key component in cement adhesives, renders, trowelling compounds, gypsum-based building materials, and emulsion-based systems, providing water retention, workability, and binding properties for construction material manufacturers.
• Tylose MHPC Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose ether used in building materials applications for improved performance characteristics in cement and gypsum-based formulations.
• Tylose HEC Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether that acts as a protective colloid in polymerisation processes and provides binding and thickening properties in various industrial applications, with high compatibility with surfactants in cleaning products.
• Hostapur OSB Surfactant-based additive used in industrial applications for cleaning and dispersion purposes.
• Tylovis SE 7 Specialty additive for industrial applications.
• Tylovis EP 28 Specialty additive for industrial applications.
• Tylovis PVA 18 Polyvinyl alcohol-based additive for industrial applications.
• HPMCP Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate used as an enteric coating material for pharmaceutical tablets and pellets, supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• L-HPC Low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose used as a binder and disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablet formulations.
• METOLOSE® Methyl cellulose product line used in pharmaceutical applications as coating agents and in food applications for stabilization, improving mouthfeel in cooking cream, and reducing fat uptake in batters. Available in various grades including MCE-15, MCE-400, MCE-100TS, MCE-250T, and MCE-4000.
• METOLOSE® SR Sustained release methyl cellulose product for controlled drug delivery applications, supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• PHARMACOAT® Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose coating system for pharmaceutical tablet and pellet coating applications.
• Shin-Etsu AQOAT® Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose-based film coating agent for pharmaceutical applications providing moisture protection and controlled release properties, distributed from Shin-Etsu Chemical's Japanese facilities.
• TYLOPUR® Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose product line used in pharmaceuticals as coating and binding agent and in food applications for stabilization. Food grades include SE-6, SFE-50, SFE-400, SFE-4000, NE-100, NE-4000, and NE-15000.
• TYLOPUR® SR Sustained release hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose product for controlled drug delivery applications, supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• TYLOPUR ClearCoat Nutra® Film coating system for nutraceutical applications providing clean label and high-performance coating properties for nutraceutical manufacturers.
• TYLOPUR Xtend Nutra® Extended release nutraceutical ingredient system for controlled nutrient delivery applications, supplied to nutraceutical manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 4% ranking in EcoVadis 2025 sustainability assessment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSE Tylose is part of the Shin-Etsu group, combining innovation and tradition. Shin-Etsu Chemical is a leading Japanese chemical company. SE Tylose produces cellulose ethers under license/affiliation with Shin-Etsu, utilizing shared technology, R&D, and global distribution network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dow Chemical (METHOCEL cellulose ethers): Dow is one of the largest global producers of methylcellulose and HPMC under the METHOCEL brand, directly competing with SE Tylose's TYLOSE and METOLOSE grades across construction, pharma, and food applications. As the historic market leader in cellulose ethers, Dow is the most direct competitor.
• Ashland (Benecel, Aqualon): Ashland produces HPMC, MC, and HEC products under Benecel and Aqualon brands, directly competing with SE Tylose in pharmaceutical excipients, personal care, and food applications. Both companies emphasize pharma and personal care end markets with similar regulatory and quality profiles.
• Nouryon (Akucell, Bermocoll): Nouryon manufactures methylcellulose and ethylhydroxyethylcellulose (EHEC) under Akucell and Bermocoll brands for construction, paints, and personal care. Directly competes with SE Tylose's TYLOSE grades in paints, building materials, and personal care verticals.
• LOTTE Fine Chemical: South Korean producer of HPMC, MC, and HEC for construction, food, and pharma. LOTTE Fine Chemical directly competes with SE Tylose in Asian and global markets, particularly in pharma excipients and building materials applications.

Broad incumbents

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. Parent company of SE Tylose, Shin-Etsu Chemical is a major Japanese chemical conglomerate producing complementary pharmaceutical excipients (Shin-Etsu AQOAT, PHARMACOAT) at its Naoetsu Plant. While not a direct competitor in Europe, it supplies adjacent pharma-grade cellulose derivatives through SE Tylose and its own channels.
• DuPont (now part of IFF) — Nutrition & Biosciences:

Emerging players

• Colorcon: Specialty pharma excipient and coating supplier that overlaps with SE Tylose's TYLOPUR, PHARMACOAT, and Shin-Etsu AQOAT offerings in tablet coating and controlled release. Strong in pharma-focused finished formulations rather than bulk cellulose ether chemistry.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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