What Alpha Chemicals does

Alpha Chemicals Private Limited is a Mumbai-headquartered specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1997, operating from a 4,000 square foot production facility at Taloja MIDC in Raigad, Maharashtra. The company produces a diversified portfolio of approximately 28 surfactant and specialty chemical SKUs across fatty alcohol sulphates (SLS, ALS, ALES, TLS), fatty alcohol ether sulphates (SLES), amphoteric surfactants (CAPB, Coco Betaine, LAO), shampoo and handwash bases, foaming agents (CMEA, CDEA), textile chemicals (cationic softeners, mercerizing agents), biocides (Benzalkonium Chloride 50% and 80%), emulsifying waxes (Alphanol WXA, WX), and pearlizing agents. Manufacturing relies on chlorosulfonation and esterification reaction processes, supplemented by jobwork capabilities for custom formulations. An in-house quality control laboratory tests purity, pH, and composition at multiple production stages, and the company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification.

The company serves pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, textile, water treatment, and industrial cleaning end-markets through a B2B sales-led go-to-market. Distribution combines direct website inquiries with an IndiaMART B2B marketplace presence (TrustSEAL and Verified Exporter credentials), domestic road transport through Bhiwandi, and international exports via JNPT/Nhava Sheva Port to Europe, Australia/NZ, Bangladesh, Nepal, Egypt, Oman, Spain, USA, South Africa, and the Middle East. Exports constitute 20-40% of total business. Revenue is generated through one-time kilogram-unit sales with pricing tiered by product grade and order volume (e.g., SLES at ₹80/kg, SLS Powder at ₹360/kg), with payment modes spanning L/C, T/T, cash, and credit card.

Ownership is concentrated in the Patil family, with Ajit Patil serving as Managing Director; the entity is privately held with no institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no recorded M&A activity. Self-reported annual turnover sits within a ₹25-100 Cr band. The customer base is fragmented across SMB buyers transacted through the IndiaMART platform, and there is no disclosed enterprise anchor concentration.

Name

Alpha Chemicals

Legal name

Alpha Chemicals Private Limited

Website

https://alphachemicalsindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpha Chemicals Private Limited is a Mumbai-based specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1997, producing surfactants, shampoo bases, textile chemicals, and biocides for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, textile, and water treatment industries across India and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

NAICS

Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surfactants & Detergent Intermediates (LAB/LAS, Ethoxylates, Sulfonates) (IMAEADAL), Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL), Bio-based Surfactants, Detergent Ingredients & Oleochemicals (EUAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Specialty surfactants manufacturing
• Personal care chemicals
• Fatty alcohol sulphates
• Textile processing chemicals
• Water treatment biocides

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Manufacturing and Sales: One-time sale of manufactured specialty chemicals including surfactants, foaming agents, emulsifiers, textile chemicals, and personal care ingredients to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and textile industries

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alpha Chemicals manufactures and exports specialty surfactant chemicals including fatty alcohol sulphates (SLS, SLES, ALS), amphoteric surfactants (CAPB, LAO), foaming agents (CMEA, CDEA), shampoo and handwash concentrates, textile chemicals (cationic softeners, mercerizing agents), emulsifying waxes, pearlizing agents, and Benzalkonium Chloride biocides. The company serves pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, textile, and water treatment industries with bulk B2B chemical supply from its Taloja MIDC manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, India.

Product overview

Alpha Chemicals is a chemical manufacturing company offering a diversified portfolio of surfactant chemicals and specialty ingredients for pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The product portfolio is organized into distinct categories including: Fatty Alcohol Sulphates (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in powder, liquid, and needle forms), Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulphates (SLES, ALS, ALES, TLS), Shampoo Bases and Concentrates (pearly and clear formulations), Handwash Concentrates, Foaming Agents (Coco Monoethanolamide and Diethanolamide), Textile Chemicals (cationic softeners, mercerizing agents), Toiletry Chemicals (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco Betaine, Lauryl Amine Oxide), Emulsifying Waxes (anionic and nonionic), Pearlizing Agents, and Industrial Emulsifiers (Glycerol Monostearate). The company also supplies Benzalkonium Chloride biocides for water treatment and disinfection applications. Products serve end markets including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and industrial cleaning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Powder (SLS Powder) Anionic surfactant powder used as a powerful cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics and personal care products, particularly in toothpastes, shampoos, and cleaning formulations. Sold in 20 kg HDPE woven bags.
• Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) A detergent and surfactant used mainly for shampoo formulation and as a wetting agent in the textile industry. Active Matter 28%, packaged in 50/220 kg HDPE drums.
• Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate (ALS) Surfactant used in manufacturing shampoos and bubble bath products for cleansing and foaming properties. Minimum order 50 kg, packaged in 50/220 kg HDPE Drums/Carboys.
• Ammonium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (ALES) Surfactant finding application in manufacturing shampoos and bubble bath products.
• Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulphate (TLS) Liquid surfactant used in personal care product formulations.
• Cocoamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) Amphoteric surfactant used as a surfactant in bath products, shampoo, hair conditioners, soaps, and cosmetics; formulated using high-quality coconut oil. Available in 28% and 45% concentration grades.
• Coco Betaine Liquid Amphoteric surfactant widely used in shampoo as a hair conditioner; suitable for toiletry products and cosmetics.
• Lauryl Amine Oxide (LAO) Amphoteric surfactant used as foam booster and thickener in shampoo formulations, with 24-26% active content and pH 6.0-8.0.
• ALPHA O 100 Plain Pearly Shampoo Base Concentrate Concentrated pearlescent shampoo base used for formulation of pearly shampoo; SLES-based with 24-26% active content, pH 6.0-7.5, packaged in 50 kg HDPE carboys.
• Alpha C 100 Clear Shampoo Base Transparent shampoo base for clear shampoo formulations with good detergency and creamy lather properties; pH 6.0-7.5, packaged in 50 kg wide mouth carboys.
• Pearly Hand Wash Concentrate Pearlescent concentrate for formulation of hand wash products with 24-26% active content, pH 6.0-7.5, packaged in 200 kg HDPE drums.
• Clear Handwash Concentrate (Alpha CH 100) Clear handwash base concentrate for formulating transparent hand wash products.
• Plain Pearly Handwash (Alpha H 100) Pearlescent handwash base concentrate for manufacturing pearly handwash products.
• Coco Monoethanolamide (CMEA) Foam booster and viscosity builder used in shampoo and home/personal care products; technical grade in flake form with minimum order 100 kg, packaged in 25 kg HDPE woven bags with liner.
• Coco Diethanolamide (CDEA) Foaming agent and foam booster used mainly for shampoo and hand wash as viscosity builder; also used in textile scouring and metal processing. Industrial grade, packaged in 50 kg carboys or 200 kg HDPE drums.
• Cold Water Soluble Cationic Softener Flakes (Alphanol CWCS) Cold water dispersible cationic softener used as finishing agent in the textile industry.
• Hot Water Soluble Cationic Softener Flakes (Alphanol CS) Non-yellowing cationic softening agent in flake form for cellulosics, synthetics, and their blends in textile processing; packaged in 25 kg woven bags with liner.
• Benzalkonium Chloride 50% (BKC 50) Quaternary ammonium compound used as biocide in water treatment chemicals and as disinfectant for air, water, and surface disinfection, packaged in 50/200 kg HDPE carboys/drums.
• Benzalkonium Chloride 80% (BKC 80) High-concentration quaternary ammonium compound used as antibacterial biocide in water treatment and surface disinfection; technical grade, packaged in 50/200 kg HDPE carboys/drums.
• Emulsifying Wax Anionic (Alphanol WXA) Anionic emulsifying wax in flake form used as major ingredient in lotions and creams for the cosmetic industry. Cosmetic grade, creamish white flakes, packaged in 25 kg HDPE woven bags.
• Emulsifying Wax Non Ionic (Alphanol WX) Nonionic emulsifying wax used in production of lotions and creams; also known as Pola Wax. Cosmetic grade, white to creamish flakes, packaged in 25 kg HDPE woven bags.
• Glycerol Monostearate (GMS) Industrial emulsifier used in food and cosmetic industries for emulsification properties. 35% monoester minimum, packaged in 25 kg HDPE bags with liner.
• Alphashine 35 Cold Pearlizing Agent Cold pearlizing agent used to make pearlescent, opaque shampoo and handwash preparations. 35% solids content, pH 6.0-8.0, packaged in 50/200 kg wide mouth carboys/drums.
• Ethylene Glycol Distearate Pearlizing agent in flake form with melting point of 58°C; used in shampoo formulations for pearlescent appearance.
• Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS) Pearlizing agent for shampoo, liquid soap, and shower gels; also used as secondary emulsifier in creams, lotions, and conditioners.
• Sodium 2 Ethyl Hexyl Sulphate (ALPHON OS) Wetting agent used in electroplating and as mercerizing agent in textile industry; stable in higher pH solutions.
• Mercerizing Agent Chemical agent used in textile processing for mercerization treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.3/5 customer satisfaction rating based on 87 IndiaMART reviews with 80% response rate, 83% quality score, 63% delivery score

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Galaxy Surfactants: Indian specialty surfactants manufacturer listed in Mumbai producing fatty alcohol sulphates, ether sulphates, and betaines for personal care and home care—virtually identical product portfolio to Alpha Chemicals and the most direct publicly traded comparable in India.
• India Glycols Limited: Indian manufacturer of specialty chemicals including surfactants, fatty alcohols, and performance additives serving personal care, pharma, and industrial customers; comparable in scale and product breadth within the domestic market.
• Stepan Company: US-based specialty surfactant manufacturer producing anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants (SLS, SLES, CAPB) for personal care, cleaning, and industrial markets; closest mid-cap international comparable on product mix.
• Pilot Chemical Company: Privately held US specialty surfactant manufacturer producing anionic surfactants (including SLS/SLES equivalents) and quaternary ammonium biocides like benzalkonium chloride—directly overlaps Alpha's combined personal-care and water-treatment chemistry.
• Fine Organic Industries: Indian specialty chemicals producer of oleochemicals, food emulsifiers (including Glycerol Monostearate), and surfactants serving personal care and industrial customers—a close domestic comparable for Alpha's emulsifier and surfactant portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with surfactant, additives, and specialty ingredients for personal care, textile, and industrial applications; comparable on functional product overlap but operates as a global multi-segment incumbent.
• Kao Corporation: Japanese chemicals and personal care conglomerate with surfactant intermediates and shampoo/base formulations directly overlapping Alpha's personal care product lines; represents a vertically integrated incumbent comparator.
• Solvay: Belgian specialty chemicals major with surfactants and performance additives across personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning; broad incumbent whose portfolio breadth overlaps Alpha's specialty surfactant offering.
• BASF: Global chemical major with a large Care Chemicals division producing surfactants, pearlizers, emulsifiers, and biocides across all of Alpha's product categories; represents the upper-bound competitive incumbent and benchmark for global scale.
• Croda International: UK-headquartered specialty chemicals leader with deep personal care, home care, and life sciences surfactant offerings; comparable on end markets and quality positioning, though far larger and more global.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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