What Quimicryl does

Quimicryl S/A is a Brazilian specialty chemicals company founded in 1987 and headquartered in São Paulo (with its operational address in Osasco), employing 51–100 people. The firm develops, manufactures, and markets special-application chemical products — principally adhesives, additives, and resins — for the construction sector. Its Baucryl product line, established in 1987 and treated as a sub-brand within the input data, comprises acrylic polymer waterproofing membranes (Baucryl 10.000), acrylic membranes for facade joint sealing (Baucryl Vedafriso), acrylic copolymer emulsions for foundation waterproofing (Baucryl Ecoveda), mortar admixtures for facades (Baucryl Ecofachada), and hybrid sealants for joint applications (Baucryl Selante Híbrido B700 and B700 PLUS). The portfolio targets new construction and renovation across pools, facades, foundations, and building envelope joints.

The company's go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales with an e-commerce storefront operated via the Sika Brasil channel infrastructure (br.sikaguia.com/loja-sika-brasil), supported by content marketing through the Sika Brasil corporate website and online training/certification via sikaguia.com. Customer segmentation is horizontal and use-case driven, serving professional construction contractors and builders on one side and residential homeowners/DIY users on the other. Quimicryl's IP is chemistry-based rather than digital: the differentiators cited in the source material are durability/longevity, ease of use, and cost efficiency of formulations — not software or data capabilities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry.

A notable structural caveat: the input's firmographic data attributes Quimicryl as a private Brazilian entity founded in 1987, while the product-level evidence (technical data sheets, product pages, distribution channels, contact numbers) is sourced from Sika Brasil — the Brazilian subsidiary of Swiss construction chemicals multinational Sika Group. The source material explicitly states no Quimicryl ownership, investor, or control-structure information was found, and the Baucryl line is described as owned by Sika Brasil (Sika S/A). This leaves Quimicryl's current corporate relationship to Sika unresolved in the evidence base — whether Quimicryl is an independent brand, a manufacturing subsidiary, a licensee, or an acquired entity absorbed into Sika is not determined by the available data.

Name

Quimicryl

Website

https://www.quimicryl.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quimicryl S/A is a São Paulo-based specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and markets adhesives, additives, and resins for the Brazilian construction sector, primarily serving contractors and residential homeowners through its Baucryl product line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI), Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD), Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Waterproofing membranes
• Acrylic sealants
• Mortar additives
• Joint sealing products

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quimicryl S/A develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemical products under the Baucryl brand for the construction industry. The portfolio centers on acrylic polymer-based waterproofing membranes, facade joint sealants, hybrid joint sealants, and mortar admixtures designed for pools, facades, foundations, and building envelope applications. Products are distributed through Sika Brasil's direct sales and e-commerce channels across Brazil.

Product overview

Quimicryl operates the Baucryl® product line, established since 1987, offering a versatile portfolio of construction chemical solutions for waterproofing, sealing, and mortar admixture applications. The portfolio includes acrylic polymers (Baucryl® 10.000), acrylic membranes for facade joints (Baucryl Vedafriso®), copolymer emulsions for foundation waterproofing (Baucryl Ecoveda®), mortar additives for facades (Baucryl® Ecofachada), and hybrid sealants for joints (Baucryl® Selante Híbrido B700 and B700 PLUS). These products serve both new construction and renovation projects with a focus on high performance and ease of application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Baucryl: Product line for waterproofing, sealing, and mortar additives since 1987. Includes Baucryl 10.000, Baucryl Vedafriso, Baucryl Ecoveda, Baucryl Ecofachada, Baucryl Selante Híbrido B700.

Products and services

• Baucryl 10.000 Acrylic polymer for waterproofing applications, designed for pools and exterior spaces requiring durable moisture protection. Targets professional contractors and homeowners undertaking waterproofing projects.
• Baucryl Vedafriso Acrylic membrane specifically developed for waterproofing joints and expansion joints in facades, providing flexible sealing protection. Used by construction contractors on facade and building envelope projects.
• Baucryl Ecoveda Acrylic copolymer emulsion for waterproofing foundations and basements, offering effective moisture barrier protection for structural spaces. Used in below-grade construction and foundation waterproofing.
• Baucryl Ecofachada Additive for cementitious mortar designed to enhance facade performance and durability, improving adhesion and weather resistance. Used by contractors working on facade rendering and finishing.
• Baucryl Selante Hibrido B700 Flexible hybrid sealant designed for joint sealing applications, providing durable adhesion and movement accommodation. Targeted at construction joint sealing in building projects.
• Baucryl Selante Hibrido B700 PLUS One-component hybrid sealant for joint applications, offering simplified installation with reliable sealing performance. Enhanced formulation of the B700 line for improved performance on construction joint applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Sika is a Swiss multinational specializing in construction chemicals including waterproofing, sealing, and bonding systems. Directly comparable as a global incumbent whose Brazilian subsidiary (Sika Brasil) operates in the same waterproofing and sealant categories as Quimicryl's Baucryl line.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain Weber produces facade, tiling, and waterproofing mortars and systems with strong presence in Brazil. Directly competes with Quimicryl's Baucryl mortar additives and facade waterproofing products in the Brazilian construction market.
• BASF Construction Chemicals: BASF's construction chemicals division (Master Builders Solutions) produces waterproofing, sealants, and concrete admixtures globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in construction chemical systems competing for the same contractor and specification accounts as Quimicryl.
• Henkel Adhesive Technologies: Henkel produces construction adhesives, sealants, and bonding technologies across consumer and professional channels. Comparable to Quimicryl as a broad incumbent offering sealants and waterproofing-adjacent products in both DIY and contractor segments.

Direct peers

• Mapei: Mapei manufactures adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry globally, including in Brazil. Directly comparable as a competing construction chemicals manufacturer offering waterproofing, joint sealing, and mortar admixture products in the same markets.
• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is a global adhesives and sealants manufacturer serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable to Quimicryl as a peer in construction-grade sealants and hybrid polymer bonding systems, with overlap in facade and joint sealing applications.
• GCP Applied Technologies: GCP specializes in waterproofing membranes, sealants, and concrete products for construction. Comparable to Quimicryl as a direct peer focused specifically on waterproofing and sealing technologies for buildings and infrastructure.
• Vedacit (Otto Baumgart): Vedacit is a Brazilian manufacturer of waterproofing products, sealants, and construction chemical admixtures. Directly comparable as a Brazilian-focused peer competing head-to-head with Quimicryl/Baucryl in the same waterproofing and sealing categories.

Regional players

• MC-Bauchemie: MC-Bauchemie is a German-based construction chemicals producer with growing presence in Latin America. Comparable to Quimicryl as a mid-sized construction chemicals specialist offering waterproofing, concrete repair, and sealing systems in similar contractor applications.
• Drylev (Grupo Drylev): Drylev produces construction chemical products in Brazil including waterproofing and admixtures. Comparable as a regional peer in the Brazilian construction chemicals market overlapping with Quimicryl's waterproofing and mortar admixture portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quimicryl
• Facebookfacebook.com/quimicryl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quimicryl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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