What Oxiris Chemicals does

Oxiris Chemicals S.A. is a Spanish specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1968 (originally as Derivados Fenolicos S.A., or DERFESA) and headquartered in Sant Celoni, near Barcelona. The company produces phenolic antioxidants — principally butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and BHT-based solid and liquid formulations — marketed globally under the long-established IONOL® trademark, with a more recent natural-tocopherol sub-brand called Naturol™ targeting animal compound feed. Its core technology centers on the synthesis, formulation, and scale-up of antioxidant blends, supported by pilot plant facilities for custom synthesis and an in-house RANCIMAT oxidative-stability testing service for biodiesel customers.

Oxiris sells into four primary verticals: animal feed (compound feed, aquafeed, pet food), human food (fats, oils, cereals, biscuits, meat), pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations, and industrial applications (aviation fuels, lubricants, polymers, elastomers, rubber, biodiesel, printing inks, leather). The company is privately held and has been a subsidiary of Germany's RASCHIG GmbH — itself part of PMC Global Inc. — since 2008, having previously passed through Royal Dutch Shell, INSPEC, LAPORTE, Degussa, and ARQUES Industries. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FAMI-QS certifications, and operates a proprietary global direct sales network supplemented by a distribution partnership program.

The business model is straightforward B2B industrial chemical sales: quote-based pricing to industrial customers, sold under the IONOL® and Naturol™ brands, distributed directly through Oxiris's own sales organization with local logistics and technical service. Revenue is generated from product sales (transaction-based) across the four verticals, plus ancillary custom synthesis and pilot plant services for contract development and scale-up. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. No headcount, revenue, or funding figures are publicly reported, and the company is wholly owned by RASCHIG GmbH, with no independent capital-raising or public listing signals in the available record.

Name

Oxiris Chemicals

Legal name

OXIRIS CHEMICALS, SA

Website

https://oxirischemicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oxiris Chemicals S.A. is a Spanish manufacturer of phenolic and natural-tocopherol antioxidants, sold globally under the IONOL® and Naturol™ brands, serving the animal feed, food, pharmaceutical/cosmetic, and industrial (fuels, lubricants, polymers, biodiesel) sectors through a direct B2B sales network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Antioxidants & Shelf-Life Extenders for Oils (Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract, Chelators) (AFAJALAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Antioxidants & Preservatives (BHA/BHT, Tocopherols, Mold Inhibitors) (AFADALAG), Antioxidants & Phytochemicals (Carotenoids, Tocopherols, Flavonoids, CoQ10, Resveratrol) (AFAJAKAI), Botanical & Herbal Extracts (Adaptogens, Polyphenols, Essential Oils, Standardized Extracts) (AFAJAKAD), Antioxidant & Preservative Premixes (e.g., Ethoxyquin alternatives, Tocopherols) (AFADAGAI)

Keywords

• Phenolic antioxidants
• Chemical manufacturing
• Industrial additives
• BHT production
• Feed and food preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Celoni

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Antioxidant Product Sales: Sale of proprietary antioxidant products under the IONOL® and Naturol™ brands to industrial customers across multiple sectors including feed, food, pharma, cosmetics, and industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oxiris Chemicals manufactures and globally distributes a wide range of phenolic antioxidants marketed under the proprietary IONOL® brand, along with natural tocopherol-based antioxidants under the Naturol™ sub-brand. The products serve industrial customers across human and animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, plastics and rubber, lubricants and fuels, fragrances and personal care, printing inks, and leathers. The company also offers custom synthesis and pilot plant scale-up services.

Product overview

Oxiris Chemicals produces a wide range of phenolic antioxidants marketed under the globally protected IONOL® brand. The portfolio includes BHT-based solid solutions (IONOL® CP, CP MOLTEN, CPA, CPA Flakes, CPS, CPF) and liquid synthetic solutions (IONOL® 200N, 175N, 175N Plus) for feed and food applications, pharmaceutical-grade products (IONOL® CP Pharma Grade), natural tocopherol-based antioxidants under the Naturol™ sub-brand for animal compound feed, industrial antioxidants for fuels, lubricants, polymers, and biodiesel under the IONOL® BF line, plus custom synthesis and pilot plant services for contract development and industrial scale-up. The company serves human and animal nutrition, pharma, plastics and rubber, lubricants and fuels, fragrances, personal care, printing inks, and leather industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IONOL®: Globally protected brand for antioxidants produced by Oxiris Chemicals. IONOL® antioxidants are used in manufacturing and processing of products across various industries including human and animal nutrition, pharma, plastics and rubber, lubricants and fuels, fragrances and personal care, printing inks and leathers.
• Naturol™

Products and services

• IONOL® Globally protected brand of phenolic antioxidants used in manufacturing and processing of products across human and animal nutrition, pharma, plastics and rubber, lubricants and fuels, fragrances and personal care, printing inks and leathers.
• Feed Antioxidants Antioxidants for animal feed protection including BHT-based solid solutions (IONOL® CP, CP MOLTEN, CPA, CPA Flakes, CPS, CPF), AoX blends (Tailored Blends, IONOL® feed 501, 502, 101), and liquid solutions (IONOL® 200N, 175N, 175N Plus, Pet Food, Aqua 50) for compound feed, aquafeed, and pet food manufacturers.
• Food Antioxidants Antioxidants for human food preservation used in biscuits, cereals, fats, oils, chewing gum and meat products, meeting Food Chemical Codex (FCC) requirements.
• Pharma and Beauty Antioxidants Pharmaceutical-grade and cosmetic antioxidants including IONOL® CP Pharma Grade, Naturol 15, and Naturol 25RE for oil-based sun creams, ointments, cosmetics, carotenoids preparations, vitamin tablets and essential oils.
• Industrial Antioxidants Antioxidants for fuels (IONOL® 75, 75S30, 75T30, BS35, BT45, K65, K72, K78, K98, 99, OxiRed B, OxiRed DE), lubricants (IONOL® 103, 135, 220, CPC, CP, 220 AH), polymers (IONOL® CPF, CPD, BHT Technical Grade/Flakes), biodiesel (IONOL® BF200, BF350, BF1000), and leather/coatings/inks applications.
• Naturol™ Brand of antioxidants based on natural tocopherol extracts designed as an alternative and efficient solution for manufacturers seeking high-performance natural-based additives for animal compound feed preservation. Products are available in liquid form for easy and precise dosing.
• Custom Synthesis and Pilot Plant Services Contract synthesis development and industrial scale-up services with fully qualified pilot plant facilities for performance additives, ingredients, and other compounds development and manufacturing, offering tailored liquid solutions based on organic solvents and active ingredients.
• RANCIMAT Testing Service In-house testing service to individually recommend optimum antioxidant solutions for each customer based on their specific biodiesel formulation, available as part of the IONOL® BF product range.
• BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) Phenolic antioxidant 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, patented in 1947 and approved as food additive in 1954. Prevents rancidity of fat-containing products by terminating chain reactions involving free radicals. Used in food, feed, cosmetics, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, and rubber.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoehscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxiris and Moehs co-exhibited at CPHI 2023 in Barcelona (October 24-26), booth 6B40, to discover latest market trends, engage with teams, and explore potential collaborations in pharmaceutical and cosmetic antioxidant applications.
• NutriNewscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NutriNews to explore functional packaging for animal nutrition and how antioxidants play a relevant role in extending product shelf life and providing sustainable solutions.
• AQUAFEEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with AQUAFEED magazine on molecular structure design of antioxidants, highlighting the crucial role of molecular design in production of valuable substances and the development of the industrial sector.
• Grand InvestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Grand Invest to provide technical advisory support to the fishing industry in Peru, focusing on the role of phenolic antioxidants in protection of fishery products.
• FedequimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership and active participation in Fedequim (Catalan Chemical Sector Business Federation) General Assembly, contributing to industry advocacy and foreign trade reporting.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF SE: Global chemical major producing the well-known Irganox® line of phenolic and specialty antioxidants for plastics, lubricants, fuels, food, and feed. BASF competes directly with Oxiris's IONOL® products across nearly every end market but at vastly greater scale and with broader formulation offerings.
• Eastman Chemical Company: US-based specialty chemical company producing antioxidants and stabilizers for plastics, rubber, lubricants, and personal care. Eastman's broader portfolio and global manufacturing footprint make it a relevant incumbent comparable to Oxiris in the industrial antioxidant segment.
• Lanxess AG: German specialty chemicals company with a strong position in antioxidants and rubber/polymer additives. Lanxess serves many of the same industrial customer segments as Oxiris and represents a comparable European specialty chemical peer.

Direct peers

• SI Group: Specialty additives company producing phenolic antioxidants, polymer stabilizers, and performance additives for plastics, fuels, lubricants, and food/feed applications. SI Group is one of the closest direct competitors to Oxiris given its focus on antioxidant chemistry across overlapping end markets.
• Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. South Korean specialty chemical manufacturer and one of the world's largest producers of polymer antioxidants and stabilizers. Songwon's broad product range and global supply network compete with Oxiris in the polymer, fuel, and lubricant antioxidant segments.
• Adeka Corporation: Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer producing phenolic antioxidants and polymer stabilizers under the ADK STAB brand. Adeka is a direct competitor in the polymer and industrial antioxidant markets and offers comparable scale and technical capability to Oxiris in its core segments.
• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer producing natural and synthetic antioxidant solutions for animal feed, food, and pet food. Kemin's focus on feed preservation and natural ingredient alternatives makes it a direct competitor to Oxiris's Naturol™ line and feed antioxidant portfolio.

Others

• RASCHIG GmbH: Parent company of Oxiris and producer of specialty chemicals including phenolic antioxidants. RASCHIG shares product chemistry overlap with Oxiris (both trace back to the 2002 acquisition of RASCHIG's phenolic antioxidant business by Degussa Sant Celoni) and provides a structural reference point for the business's value within the group.
• PMC Global Inc. US-based holding company that owns RASCHIG GmbH and through it Oxiris Chemicals. PMC Global's specialty chemicals portfolio provides the corporate parent context and serves as the relevant holding-company reference for valuation and strategic positioning.

Emerging players

• Moehs (Rovi Pharma Industrial Services): Spanish specialty chemical company focused on pharmaceutical active ingredients and custom synthesis. Moehs is a relevant adjacency given its co-exhibition with Oxiris at CPHI 2023 in Barcelona and the overlap in custom synthesis and pharma antioxidant applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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