Alcolina

What Alcolina does

Alcolina Química e Derivados S.A. is a Brazilian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Cravinhos, São Paulo, with an additional distribution center in Alagoas. The company develops and produces industrial chemical solutions organized across six core product verticals: water treatment (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, cooling towers, boilers, potable water, and complete ETAs), ethanol production (antibiotics, antifoams, biocides, dispersants, pH neutralizers, and fermentation aids such as the proprietary 5510 ULTRA), sugar production (anchored by the ANVISA-approved SugarMaxx yield-maximization technology), paints and resins (alkalizing agents for pH and viscosity control), pulp and paper, and miscellaneous industrial processes including an effluent treatment line built around the TOFLOC polymer range.

The company operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer model in which a commercial team manages the full engagement lifecycle — from needs diagnosis and customized formulation development through delivery and continuous technical service — supported by annual satisfaction surveys. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are obtained through the commercial team via phone, WhatsApp, and email, consistent with project-based, specification-driven industrial chemical sales rather than transactional retail.

Since January 2024, Alcolina has been fully incorporated into Italmatch Chemicals, a multinational specialty chemicals group (founded 1998, ~€850M group revenue, 19 production units, 1,200+ employees globally) that operates in water treatment, lubricants, oil & gas, and flame retardants. The integration marks a structural shift from a Brazil-domestic mid-sized chemical supplier to a regional platform within a global group, providing potential access to broader product lines and export channels. Alcolina maintains a Carbon Neutral Seal (Selo Neutro de Carbono) from the Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa da Natureza, neutralizing 86 tonnes of CO2 over a twelve-month period through Atlantic Forest reforestation at Parque Ecológico do Tietê.

Name

Alcolina

Legal name

Alcolina Química e Derivados S.A.

Website

https://alcolina.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alcolina is a Brazilian specialty chemicals manufacturer, founded 1996 and based in Cravinhos, São Paulo, producing industrial chemical solutions for water treatment, sugar and ethanol production, paints, and pulp and paper. It now operates as part of Italmatch Chemicals following its January 2024 incorporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Desalination Process Chemicals (IMAEAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biofuel Co-products & Byproduct Processing (DDGS, Glycerin, CO2, Lignin) (EUAAAHAJ), Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM), Biochemicals & Bio-based Platform Chemicals (cellulose sugars, lignin derivatives, organic acids) (IMAMALAB)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals
• Water treatment solutions
• Industrial chemical additives
• Ethanol production chemicals
• Sugar processing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cravinhos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 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. Chemical Products Manufacturing: Alcolina develops and manufactures chemical products for water treatment, sugar/ethanol production, paints, and pulp & paper industries. The company operates with a mission to develop profitable alternatives for improving chemical products with ethical commitment to customers and employees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alcolina develops and manufactures industrial chemical solutions serving six main verticals: water treatment (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, cooling towers, boilers, potable water, effluent treatment), sugar and ethanol production (additives, biocides, dispersants), paints and resins, pulp and paper, and various industrial processes. The company produces proprietary chemical formulations including the ANVISA-approved SugarMaxx technology for sugar production maximization and the high-performance Dispersant 5510 ULTRA for ethanol fermentation.

Product overview

Alcolina is a Brazilian chemical company with over 27 years of experience developing and manufacturing chemical products and solutions for industrial applications. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized into six core categories: Water Treatment (including reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, cooling towers, boilers, and potable water), Ethanol (with additives for biofuel production), Sugar (including SugarMaxx technology), Paints (with alkalizing agents), Pulp & Paper, and Various Industrial Processes. The company also offers specialized effluent treatment solutions and the Dispersant 5510 ULTRA product. Alcolina was incorporated into Italmatch Chemicals in January 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SugarMaxx: Exclusive technology approved by ANVISA for maximizing sugar production.

Products and services

• Water Treatment Solutions (Tratamento de Água) Industrial chemical solutions for water treatment including reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, cooling towers, boiler water treatment, potable water systems, and complete water treatment plants (ETA). Includes effluent treatment chemicals such as alkalizing agents, coagulants, odor eliminators, and the TOFLOC polymer line. Targeted at industrial facilities in Brazil requiring water purification and reuse.
• Ethanol Production Solutions (Etanol) Chemical additives for ethanol (biocombustível) production from sugarcane, including antibiotics, antifoams, anti-scaling agents for columns, bactericides, biocides, chlorine dioxide, dispersants, pH neutralizers, and nutrients. Used by sugarcane mills and biofuel producers to optimize fermentation processes.
• Sugar Production Solutions (Açúcar) Chemical solutions for industrial sugar production from sugarcane, including process aids and optimization technologies. Targeted at sugar mills and producers (usinas) in the sucroalcooleiro sector.
• Paints & Resins Solutions (Tintas) Chemical solutions for paint and resin industries, including alkalizing agents for pH adjustment and viscosity control in paint formulations, improving film durability and reducing odor. For paint manufacturers and resin producers.
• Pulp & Paper Solutions (Papel & Celulose) Chemical solutions for pulp and paper manufacturing processes, addressing paper quality and production efficiency requirements. For pulp mills and paper manufacturers.
• Various Industrial Process Solutions (Diversos Processos) Chemical solutions for diverse industrial processes beyond the main water, ethanol, sugar, paints, and pulp/paper categories, including food industry and general industrial process optimization. For industrial clients with specialized chemical needs.
• SugarMaxx Exclusive proprietary technology approved by ANVISA (Brazilian health regulatory agency) for maximizing sugar production output. Targeted at sugar mills and sugarcane processors seeking to improve sugar yield from their operations.
• Dispersant 5510 ULTRA High-performance dispersant for maximum fermentation vat filling and increased ethanol production, providing optimal cost-benefit ratio. For ethanol producers seeking fermentation efficiency improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 tonnes of carbon gases neutralized through tree planting in 12 months

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Italmatch ChemicalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alcolina Química e Derivados S.A. was incorporated into Italmatch Chemicals in January 2024. This integration represents a significant milestone combining Alcolina's expertise in water treatment and sugar/energy sectors with Italmatch's global presence. Italmatch Chemicals, founded in 1998, specializes in additives and solutions for water treatment, lubricants, oil and gas, and flame retardants for plastics, with 19 production units worldwide and over 1,200 employees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment solutions provider combining chemicals, equipment, and services for industrial water — overlaps with Alcolina's water treatment chemicals across cooling, boiler, and RO applications.
• Ecolab: Global water, hygiene, and infection prevention company with a large industrial water treatment division serving cooling towers, boilers, RO, and effluent — directly comparable to Alcolina's water treatment product line at much larger scale.
• Italmatch Chemicals: Alcolina's parent company and a global specialty chemicals group with ~850M EUR revenue across water treatment, lubricants, oil & gas, and flame retardants. Directly comparable as Alcolina now operates as a subsidiary within this portfolio.

Direct peers

• Solenis: Global specialty chemicals supplier focused on water treatment and pulp/paper process chemistry — directly overlaps Alcolina's two largest industrial verticals with similar customer base (industrial mills) and product categories (biocides, dispersants, scale inhibitors).
• Kurita Water Industries: Japanese water treatment specialty chemicals company serving industrial clients with boiler, cooling, RO, and effluent treatment chemistries — overlaps Alcolina's core water treatment product line.
• Kemira: Finnish specialty chemicals company serving water-intensive industries (pulp/paper, water treatment) with process chemicals, biocides, and coagulants — same end markets and similar formulation/blending model as Alcolina.
• Buckman: Specialty chemicals company supplying process chemicals, biocides, and water treatment solutions to pulp/paper and industrial customers — closely comparable to Alcolina's industrial specialty chemicals portfolio.
• SNF Group: World leader in water-soluble polymers (flocculants, coagulants) used in water treatment and effluent processing — directly comparable to Alcolina's TOFLOC polymer line and effluent treatment chemistry.

Others

• Brenntag: Global chemical distribution leader serving industrial water treatment, paints, and pulp/paper customers across LATAM — adjacent to Alcolina as a channel partner/distributor for similar specialty chemistry buyers.

Regional players

• Oxiteno: Brazilian specialty chemicals manufacturer (part of Ultrapar) producing surfactants and specialty intermediates for industrial, personal care, and coatings — comparable regional peer serving Brazilian industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alcolinaquimica
• Facebookfacebook.com/alcolinaquimicaederivados
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alcolina-quimica

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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