Khyati Chemicals

What Khyati Chemicals does

Khyati Chemicals Private Limited is an India-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1985 by Chartered Accountant Rajiv Bhandari and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Private Limited. Its core business is the manufacture of optical whitening agents (OWA), also known as optical brightening agents (OBA), using stilbene-moiety chemistry to produce di-sulpho, tetra-sulpho, and hexa-sulpho grades in both powder and liquid forms.

The company's product portfolio is branded under the Lemonite series and is organized into two main lines: paper optical whitening agents (including Lemonite BA 267% Powder, Lemonite UP Liquid, Lemonite BBU 250% Powder, Lemonite SI Liquid, Lemonite PSL Liquid, Lemonite AS Liquid, Lemonite CAPP, and Lemonite TG) and detergent optical whitening agents (Lemonite CBUS Powder, Lemonite SRG Powder, and Lemonite CBSX Powder), with textile applications also served through dedicated contamination-free processing facilities. Manufacturing takes place at a 12,000 TPA capacity plant in GIDC Vatva, Gujarat, configured to international manufacturing standards and holding ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2011 certifications.

The business operates as a B2B direct-sales manufacturer serving enterprise customers across the paper, detergent, and textile industries, with exports to 14+ countries including Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Revenue is generated through quote-based bulk chemical sales with customization available per client specification; no public pricing is disclosed. Customer engagement is conducted via direct contact (phone, email, web form) with no e-commerce or self-service channel. The company emphasizes sustainable production practices (effluent treatment, energy management) and runs a formal CSR program covering rural education, menstrual hygiene awareness, and community healthcare around its Vatva facility.

Name

Khyati Chemicals

Legal name

Khyati Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://khyatichemicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Khyati Chemicals is an India-based, ISO-certified specialty chemicals manufacturer producing stilbene-based optical whitening agents (Lemonite series) in powder and liquid forms for the paper, detergent, and textile industries, with 12,000 TPA capacity and exports to 14+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals - Optical Whitening Agents

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (325130)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Pigments & Dyes (IMAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flavors, Fragrances & Aroma Chemicals (IMAEABAE)

Keywords

• Optical whitening agents
• Paper brightening chemicals
• Detergent optical brighteners
• Textile whitening agents
• Stilbene based chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Whitening Agent Sales: Khyati Chemicals manufactures and sells optical whitening agents (OWA/OBA) to paper, detergent, and textile industries. Products are sold in powder and liquid forms, with customization available according to client specifications. The company exports to 14+ countries globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Khyati Chemicals manufactures and sells optical whitening agents (OWA/OBA) used to enhance whiteness and brightness in paper, detergent, and textile products. The company produces its Lemonite-branded portfolio in both powder and liquid forms, with multiple grades (di-sulpho, tetra-sulpho, hexa-sulpho) based on stilbene moiety chemistry. The Gujarat manufacturing facility has a 12,000 TPA production capacity, and products are exported to 14+ countries.

Product overview

Khyati Chemicals Private Limited is an optical whitener manufacturer offering a focused portfolio of Lemonite-branded products for the paper and detergent industries. The product portfolio comprises two main lines: Paper Optical Whitening Agents (Lemonite BA 267% Powder, Lemonite UP Liquid, Lemonite BBU 250% Powder, Lemonite SI Liquid, Lemonite PSL Liquid, Lemonite AS Liquid, Lemonite CAPP, and Lemonite TG) and Detergent Optical Whitening Agents (Lemonite CBUS Powder, Lemonite SRG Powder, and Lemonite CBSX Powder). The company has manufacturing expertise in producing di-sulpho, tetra-sulpho, and hexa-sulpho optical whiteners based on stilbene moiety, with a production capacity of 12,000 TPA at their Gujarat facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lemonite Series: Optical whitening agents for paper industry including Lemonite BA 267% Powder, Lemonite UP Liquid, Lemonite BBU 250% Powder, Lemonite SI Liquid, Lemonite PSL Liquid, Lemonite AS Liquid, LEMONITE CAPP, and LEMONITE TG.
• Lemonite Detergent Series

Products and services

• Paper Optical Whitening Agents (Lemonite Paper OBA Series) International-grade optical whitening agents for the paper industry, available in powder and liquid forms. The Lemonite Paper OBA series includes Lemonite BA 267% Powder (CI 113, CAS 4193-55-9), Lemonite UP Liquid, Lemonite BBU 250% Powder (CI 220, CAS 16470-24-9), Lemonite SI Liquid, Lemonite PSL Liquid (CI 264, CAS 68971-49-3), Lemonite AS Liquid (CI 357, CAS 41098-56-0), Lemonite CAPP (CI 220, CAS 16470-24-9), and Lemonite TG (CI 113, CAS 12768-92-2). These agents reduce yellowish tint and improve paper brightness by absorbing UV light and re-emitting visible blue light.
• Detergent Optical Whitening Agents (Lemonite Detergent OBA Series) Optical whitening agents for the detergent industry used in laundry soaps, powder and liquid detergents. The Lemonite Detergent OBA series includes Lemonite CBUS Powder (CI 71, CAS 16090-02-1), Lemonite SRG Powder (CI 85, CAS 12224-06-5), and Lemonite CBSX Powder (CI 351, CAS 27344-41-8). These agents transform UV light waves to enhance blue light and minimize yellow light, making fabrics appear white and brighter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 12000 TPA (tonnes per annum)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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.

• Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Private LimitedcoreOthersKhyati Chemicals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Private Limited. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides organizational backing and likely synergies in the chemical manufacturing domain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huntsman Corporation: Large diversified specialty chemicals producer with a textile effects division that supplies optical brightening agents and whitening chemicals to detergent and textile manufacturers globally.
• Clariant: Swiss specialty chemicals major with a dedicated textile and paper chemicals portfolio including optical brighteners, serving global FMCG and paper customers.
• BASF: World's largest chemical company with a significant optical brightener product line (Tinopal) serving detergent, paper, and textile industries. Operates as a broad incumbent across Khyati's target segments.

Direct peers

• Milliken Chemical: Specialty chemical manufacturer producing optical brighteners and whitening agents for textile, paper, and detergent applications, with comparable global B2B customer base.
• CHT Group: Germany-based specialty chemicals company focused on textile and paper auxiliaries, including optical brightening agents. Directly comparable in narrow OBA specialization serving paper and textile customers.
• Archroma: Global specialty chemicals company producing optical brighteners (e.g., Leucophor, Blankophor) for paper, textile, and detergent applications. Directly competes with Khyati in stilbene-based OBA chemistries across similar end markets.
• Rudolf Group: Specialty chemical supplier focused on textile auxiliaries and finishing chemicals, including OBAs—comparable niche focus in dyes/whitening agents for textile industry.

Regional players

• Bodal Chemicals: India-based dyes, dyestuffs, and intermediates manufacturer with global export presence. Comparable as a regional Indian specialty chemicals player exporting dyes and colorants internationally.
• Deepak Nitrite: Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer with broad product portfolio including dyes and intermediates. Comparable as an Indian-based specialty chemical exporter, though not a direct OBA competitor.

Others

• Dorf Ketal Chemicals: Parent company of Khyati Chemicals; broader specialty chemicals platform serving oil & gas and industrial markets. Provides corporate context and is the only direct strategic counterparty for Khyati.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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