What Ecolife does

Ecolife S.A. is a Chilean environmental solutions company headquartered in Santiago (Conchalí district) and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate Nicolaides S.A. The company sells and consults on two product lines: odor control and hydrocarbon/chemical spill response. Its odor control portfolio is anchored by the Ecosorb product family — a patented, plant-based formula combining extracts of pine, lime, clove, anise, and cedar in a three-step Find-Unite-Remove mechanism that neutralizes odors chemically rather than masking them — sold in consumer formats (60ml and 400ml sprays, 236ml gel) and in industrial form (Ecosorb 606 liquid neutralizer, plus Kurita KDO100 for effluent treatment). Its spill control portfolio distributes hydrophobic polypropylene absorbent booms and pads, Sphag Sorb (Canadian organic absorbent), and Biosorb (a cellulose-based bioremediator containing microbes that digest hydrocarbons). Ecolife supplements these consumables with biofilter systems, Vapor Phase/High Pressure/Mobile odor mitigation equipment, and gas monitoring and telemetry services, holding INN certification for non-hazardous cargo and Directemar authorization for marine use.

Ecolife makes money through direct sales in Chile, combining one-time consumable purchases with project-based industrial contracts and an emerging recurring telemetry service layer. The company serves two primary verticals: industrial (cellulose and paper mills, fishing/aquaculture, poultry and pork facilities, and water treatment plants, where odor mitigation and environmental compliance are the primary use cases) and HORECA (hotels, restaurants, casinos, malls, clinics, schools), where the same Ecosorb SKUs are sold for ambient air quality. Ecolife is a sales-led organization that delivers technical consultation, project planning, and equipment installation, supported by a multi-channel marketing approach built on LinkedIn, industry events (AIDIS Chile, ATCP Chile, Expomin, WEFTEC, Congreso Internacional de Olores), trade publication articles in InduAmbiente, and membership in AMIGO. The company operates exclusively in Chile (Santiago Metropolitan Region) with 11-50 employees and derives its competitive product portfolio from exclusive Chilean distribution rights for Omi Industries (Ecosorb), Sphag Sorb, Kengro (Biosorb), and Meltblown Technologies.

Name

Ecolife

Legal name

Ecolife S.A.

Website

https://ecolife.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecolife S.A. is a Chilean environmental solutions subsidiary of Nicolaides S.A. that distributes plant-based odor elimination products (Ecosorb) and hydrocarbon spill control solutions to industrial clients (cellulose, paper, fishing, water treatment) and HORECA customers across Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Environmental Solutions

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Odor Eliminators & Neutralizers (Non-fragrance) (CRAJAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Care & Home Fragrance (Air Fresheners, Candles, Plug-ins, Diffusers) (CRADAKAI), Aerosol Air Fresheners & Sprays (CRAJAEAA), Odor Control & Deodorization (Smoke/Pet/Decomposition) (HSAEAHAH)

Keywords

• Odor control solutions
• Spill containment products
• Industrial environmental services
• Natural odor elimination
• Hydrocarbon spill response

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Odor Control Products: Sales of Ecosorb odor elimination products including sprays, gels, and industrial solutions. Products range from consumer-size (60ml, 236ml, 400ml) to industrial applications. Revenue generated through direct sales with technical consultation.
2. Odor Control Equipment and Systems: Sales and installation of odor mitigation equipment including vapor phase systems, high pressure equipment, and mobile units for industrial applications.
3. Spill Control Products: Distribution of spill control absorbents including hydrocarbon boom, absorbent pads, Sphag Sorb, and Biosorb products for industrial and marine use.
4. Monitoring and Telemetry Services: Gas monitoring and telemetry services for odor control installations with ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecolife S.A. distributes and supports natural odor elimination products (the Ecosorb product family of liquid neutralizers, gels, and sprays) and hydrocarbon/chemical spill containment products (absorbent booms, pads, and organic bioremediators) for industrial and commercial clients in Chile. The company combines product distribution with technical consultation, equipment installation, and gas monitoring/telemetry services, serving as the exclusive Chilean representative for international brands including Omi Industries, Sphag Sorb, Kengro, and Meltblown Technologies.

Product overview

Ecolife is a Chilean environmental solutions company offering two main product lines: odor control and spill control. The odor control portfolio centers on the Ecosorb product family (Ecosorb 606 liquid neutralizer, Ecosorb Gel, and Ecosorb Spray in 60ml and 400ml formats), supplemented by Kurita KDO100 for effluent treatment, biofilter systems, and specialized mitigation equipment (Vapor Phase, High Pressure, and Mobile units) with gas monitoring and telemetry services. The spill control line includes Mangas Boom and Paños Absorbentes for hydrocarbon and chemical spill management, along with organic absorbents Sphag Sorb and Biosorb (bioremediator with natural microbes). All products use natural, biodegradable ingredients and are positioned as safe alternatives to chemical-based solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOSORB: Natural odor eliminator product line for industrial and household use
• Sphag Sorb
• Biosorb

Products and services

• Ecosorb 606
• Ecosorb Gel
• Ecosorb Spray 400 ml
• Ecosorb Spray 60 ml
• Kurita KDO100
• Odor Mitigation Equipment
• Biofilter Systems
• Gas Monitoring and Telemetry Service
• Mangas Boom (Absorbent Booms)
• Paños Absorbentes (Absorbent Pads)
• Sphag Sorb
• Biosorb

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ successful photovoltaic and solar thermal installations completed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Nicolaides S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Parent company that incorporated Ecolife Ltda. in 2011, forming Ecolife S.A. In 2019, Nicolaides concentrated all environmental activities in Ecolife S.A., including odor control solutions and spill control products.
• Omi IndustriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOmi Industries is the US-based manufacturer of Ecosorb products. Ecolife holds the exclusive representation rights for Ecosorb in Chile. Ecosorb is a natural odor elimination product developed in USA using plant-based technology.
• Sphag Sorb (Earth Care Products)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian manufacturer of organic spill control products. Ecolife distributes Sphag Sorb in Chile for hydrocarbon spill control applications.
• KengrosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Biosorb, an organic cellulose-based absorbent/bioremediator for hydrocarbon spills. Distributed by Ecolife in Chile.
• Meltblown TechnologiessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of meltblown polypropylene products used in absorbent boom and pad manufacturing for spill control.
• AMIGO (Asociación Medioambiental Internacional de Gestores del Olor)minorOthersInternational Environmental Association of Odor Managers. Ecolife is a member, participating in knowledge sharing and industry standards development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Omi Industries: US-based manufacturer of Ecosorb natural odor elimination products and Ecolife's exclusive supplier. While they supply Ecolife today, Omi could sell directly in Chile or Latin America, making them both partner and the most direct competitive threat.
• New Pig Corporation: US-based spill containment and industrial absorbent products manufacturer. Competes directly with Ecolife's spill control line (Sphag Sorb, Biosorb, Mangas Boom) for hydrocarbon and chemical spill response customers.
• BioAir Solutions: US-based manufacturer of biofiltration and odor control systems for wastewater and industrial applications. Provides competing biofilter and biological odor mitigation technology to the same industrial customer segments Ecolife serves.
• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese industrial water and effluent treatment company whose KDO100 product Ecolife distributes in Chile. Kurita's effluent odor treatment technology directly competes in the same industrial odor elimination use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Justrite Safety Group: Provider of industrial safety, spill containment, and environmental protection products. Competes broadly with Ecolife's industrial spill control and absorbent product portfolio across manufacturing and marine customers.
• Solenis: Global specialty chemicals manufacturer serving pulp/paper and industrial water treatment markets—directly overlapping with Ecolife's cellulose, paper, and wastewater odor treatment customer base.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention serving industrial and HORECA customers. Overlaps with Ecolife's commercial cleaning and odor control offering for hotels, restaurants, and food processing facilities.
• Veolia Chile: Chilean arm of global environmental services giant Veolia. Provides industrial water treatment, waste management, and odor control services to Chilean industrial customers—overlapping directly with Ecolife's target verticals including pulp/paper and wastewater.
• Suez Latinoamérica: Latin American operations of Suez, a global environmental services incumbent offering water, waste, and odor management solutions to municipalities and industrial clients across the region. Competes with Ecolife for industrial environmental contracts.

Emerging players

• Probiotic Group: Provider of bioaugmentation and microbial odor control solutions for industrial wastewater, food processing, and aquaculture. Competes with Ecolife's Ecosorb and Biosorb offerings in biological odor elimination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecolifechile
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecolife.eficiencia.energetica

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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