Interchem Prima Mitra

What Interchem Prima Mitra does

Interchem Prima Mitra (legal entity PT. Interchem Prima Mitra) is an Indonesian B2B distributor of cosmetic raw materials and active ingredients, headquartered at Komplek Bukit Gading Indah, Jakarta. Founded in 2005, the company serves domestic cosmetics, personal care, and home care brand owners and manufacturers as the exclusive or official Indonesian channel for more than 20 international principals, including Lubrizol/Lipotec (peptides, biotech actives, brightening agents), Gobiotics (prebiotics, natural emulsifiers, biosurfactants), KingPowder (pigments, surface-treated powders, functional ingredients), Roka Furadada (UV and lignin-based actives), Down Under Enterprises (Australian essential oils), Intermed (oleochemicals, emollients), Chemipol (preservatives), Paramelt (waxes), Kolortek (effect pigments), BST (natural whitening and anti-dandruff actives), Aukoch Global (PDRN, caffeine, Edelweiss callus), and Mecacol (vitamins, antioxidants). Its product surface spans peptides, biotech and botanical actives, emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, preservatives, pigments, silicones, and specialty waxes for skincare, haircare, sun care, and color cosmetics.

Beyond ingredient distribution, the company operates value-added technical services, including custom formulation development, BPOM regulatory and compliance support, in-house laboratory training, prototype manufacturing, a Formula Bank, and an exclusive e-learning platform with modules delivered by industry experts. Customer engagement is driven by a technical sales team that manages sample requests, RFQs, and product knowledge presentations, supported by a content-marketing blog, an active LinkedIn and Instagram presence, WhatsApp-based direct inquiry, and participation in industry exhibitions such as In-Cosmetics Asia Bangkok 2025 and In-Cosmetics Global Paris 2026. Product launch activity has been high, with more than 20 new ingredient introductions and prototype formulations between 2024 and 2026, including Argireline Amplified, Lectroglaze, PDRN, BCX-D, preBIULIN C90/Oral, Cosllary AMQ pigment slurry, and a Body Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ formulation.

The business model is asset-light specialty distribution: revenue is generated from resale margins on imported cosmetic raw materials, with quote-based pricing negotiated through the sales team on a pay-as-you-go basis. The company does not publish price lists, sells only B2B (not direct-to-consumer), and processes orders through direct consultation rather than online transactions. There are no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, M&A activity, or institutional investors, indicating that growth has been entirely organic and self-funded over roughly two decades of operation, with an 11-50 employee headcount serving customers across Indonesia.

Name

Interchem Prima Mitra

Legal name

PT. Interchem Prima Mitra

Website

https://interchem.odoo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interchem Prima Mitra is an Indonesian B2B distributor of cosmetic raw materials and active ingredients, sourcing from 20+ international principals including Lubrizol, Gobiotics, and KingPowder, and serving domestic cosmetics brand owners with bundled formulation, regulatory, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelapagading

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Ingredient Distribution: Interchem Prima Mitra generates revenue primarily through the distribution and resale of cosmetic raw materials and active ingredients sourced from international principals. The company supplies a wide range of ingredients including peptides, botanical extracts, emulsifiers, emollients, preservatives, pigments, silicones, surfactants, and waxes to cosmetics manufacturers and brand owners in Indonesia. Pricing is quote-based, with orders placed through direct consultation and a WhatsApp-enabled inquiry system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PT. Interchem Prima Mitra is a B2B distributor of cosmetic and personal care raw materials and active ingredients in Indonesia, sourcing from 20+ international principals including Lubrizol, Gobiotics, KingPowder, and others. The company supplies active ingredients, emollients, emulsifiers, preservatives, pigments, silicones, surfactants, and waxes to cosmetics brand owners and manufacturers, complemented by custom formulation services, BPOM regulatory compliance support, in-house laboratory training, e-learning programs, and a Formula Bank for prototype development.

Product overview

Interchem Prima Mitra is an Indonesian distributor of beauty and skincare cosmetic ingredients serving the cosmetics industry since 2005. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of raw materials from 20+ international principals including Lubrizol (peptides, biotech ingredients, brightening actives), Gobiotics (prebiotics, natural exfoliants, emulsifiers), KingPowder (pigments, functional ingredients), Roka Furadada (sun protection), Down Under Enterprises (Australian essential oils), InterMed (emollients, oleochemicals), Chemipol (preservatives), BST (natural actives), Ruijiang (silicones), Kolortek (pigments), Paramelt (waxes), Aukoch Global (DNA actives, caffeine), Mecacol (vitamins, antioxidants), and others. The portfolio spans active ingredients (peptides, botanical extracts, marine ingredients), functional ingredients (emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, preservatives), and decorative ingredients (pigments, pearlescent agents). Beyond ingredient distribution, the company offers formulation services, regulatory compliance support, in-house training, e-learning programs, and formula bank/prototype development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lipotec / Lubrizol Ingredients Portfolio Comprehensive portfolio of cosmetic active ingredients including peptides (Argireline Amplified, Adifyline, hilurlip), biotech ingredients (Lectroglaze, Telophi, Zenerity), brightening actives (Chromabright, Brighlette, Xpozuki), marine ingredients (Lumicease), and molecular films (Lipomoist 2013) for skin care, sun care, hair care, and color cosmetics applications, targeting cosmetics manufacturers and brand owners.
• Gobiotics Ingredients Portfolio Bio-based ingredient portfolio including preBIULIN prebiotic series (AGA, C90, FOS, ORAL), SENSOCEL natural cellulose exfoliants, Neocare P3R W/O emulsifier with SPF boosting, Gosulin Agave natural styling polymers, and EC Coco Glucoside biosurfactant for clean beauty formulations, targeting cosmetics manufacturers seeking natural and sustainable ingredients.
• Guangzhou KingPowder Portfolio Functional and decorative ingredients including Cosllary pre-dispersed pigment slurry series, Surface Treatment Powders, Kingmoist PCT-60, Kingsica 1228 AS, Kingsurf DN-1 and PC-2 emulsifiers, boron nitride, silicon micro-powders, mica, and surface-treated pigments for color cosmetics, skin care, and sun care formulations.
• Roka Furadada Portfolio Deep-tech sun protection and skin health ingredients including ROKA Smart UV PvB 360 photo-adaptive UVA technology and Roka Cirkle Sotabosk liquid lignin-based active for eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
• Down Under Enterprises Portfolio Traceable sustainable native Australian essential oils and botanicals including Tea Tree Oil, Lemon Myrtle Oil, and Lavender Tea Tree Oil for cosmetic applications including anti-acne, preservation, and aromatherapy, sourced from Down Under Enterprises' Buhlambar farm.
• InterMed Oleochemicals Portfolio Sustainable oleochemical raw materials and active ingredients including emollients (IMEX MCT, IPM, IPP, GMS, AB1215), fatty alcohols (IMEX FAFC 1618), dimer dilinoleate (EMOLID DD), and SOLDOC VF for skincare, haircare, and sun care formulations.
• Chemipol Preservatives Portfolio Cosmetic preservatives and biocides including Acripol T series and Sensicare C series (C 1000, C 3300, C 2012) as formaldehyde-free, eco-friendly alternatives for cosmetic product preservation.
• BST Inc. Natural Ingredients Portfolio Natural cosmetic ingredients including Seedwhiter natural whitening agent (combining Yuja seed extract, Skullcap root extract, fermented rice filtrate, and Glycine) and BCX-D natural anti-dandruff ingredient derived from Chamaecyparis obtuta and Cordyceps militaris fermentation.
• Kolortek Pigment Products
• Paramelt Specialty Waxes Specialty waxes, adhesives, and dispersions including Paracera M, Paracera MW, Paracera N101, and Beeswax Blend 164 for cosmetic formulations requiring texture, stability, and structure across emulsions, color cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Aukoch Global Bioactive Portfolio Bioactive cosmetic ingredients including PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) from trout DNA for skin rejuvenation and scalp care, AU-Caffeine water-soluble caffeine technology for eye care and slimming, and Edelweiss Callus Extract for antioxidant and anti-aging applications.
• Ruijiang Silicone Products Silicone emulsions including RJS-6314 (amodimethicone for repair and heat protection), RJS-6258 (dimethiconol for volume), RJS-6318 (for microemulsion clear shampoo), and RJS-6412 (for repairing and fixing) for hair care and skin care formulations.
• CFF Natural Cellulose Ingredients Natural cellulose-based cosmetic ingredients including SENSOCEL 5+ (natural sensory enhancer for skin care and color cosmetics), SENSOCEL 200G (natural cellulose scrub), and SENSOCEL 400G (natural cellulose scrub for gentle exfoliation), offered as biodegradable, COSMOS-approved, and Halal-certified microplastic alternatives.
• Northstar Lipids Portfolio Lipid-based ingredients for cosmetic applications focusing on skin barrier support and moisturization.
• Custom Formulation Services Bespoke formulation development service tailored to cosmetics brand owners' specific product requirements, including regulatory compliance support, technical troubleshooting, and in-house training for laboratory teams.
• In-House Training Services Professional training programs and webinars for laboratory teams covering formulation techniques, ingredient applications, industry trends, regulatory compliance (BPOM Indonesia), and troubleshooting for cosmetic production.
• e-Learning Platform Exclusive e-learning modules for beauty and skincare professionals covering trend insights, formulation techniques, and active ingredient knowledge delivered directly by industry experts.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LubrizolcoreTechnology or IntegrationLubrizol is a major global developer and manufacturer of differentiated specialty chemicals for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Interchem Prima Mitra distributes Lubrizol's portfolio of active ingredients (Argireline Amplified, Lectroglaze, Brighlette, Lumicease, Lipomoist, Adifyline, Telophi, Stevisse, Chromabright, Xpozuki, Uniclay, Delisens), which cover anti-aging, brightening, glass skin, suncare, and skin barrier applications. Lubrizol is described as the source of biotech ingredients based on peptide technology and biotechnology fermentation.
• Gobiotics IngredientscoreTechnology or IntegrationGobiotics Ingredients (by Sweetch) is a supplier of innovative bio-based ingredients for the beauty industry, specializing in prebiotics, natural emulsifiers, and sustainable cosmetic materials. Interchem distributes Gobiotics' preBIULIN series (prebiotics for skin and oral care), GOSULIN (natural styling polymers), SENSICARE preservatives, and NEOCARE emulsifiers including NEOCARE P3R W/O emulsifier with SPF boosting properties.
• Guangzhou King Powder (KingPowder)coreTechnology or IntegrationGuangzhou King Powder is a manufacturer of specialty cosmetic pigments and functional materials including boron nitride, silicon micro-powders, mica, surface-treated pigments, and pre-dispersed pigment slurries (Cosllary AMQ series). Interchem distributes KingPowder's products for color cosmetics, skin care, and sun care formulations, including Kingmoist, Kingsica, Kingsurf emulsifiers, and Surface Treatment Powders.
• Roka FuradadacoreTechnology or IntegrationRoka Furadada is a deep-tech company founded in Barcelona in 2019 focused on UV protection and skin health. Interchem distributes Roka Furadada's photo-adaptive UV protection ingredient ROKA Smart UV PvB 360 and the world's first liquid lignin-based active Roka Cirkle Sotabosk for skin protection and microbiome balance.
• Down Under EnterprisescoreTechnology or IntegrationDown Under Enterprises grows, produces, and exports traceable sustainable native Australian essential oils and botanicals sourced from their Buhlambar farm. Interchem distributes their Tea Tree Oil, Lemon Myrtle Oil, and Lavender Tea Tree Oil for cosmetic applications including anti-acne, preservation, and aromatherapy.
• IntermedcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntermed is a major supplier of sustainable raw materials, oleochemicals, and active ingredients to cosmetics manufacturers globally since 1988, with offices in Malaysia and Thailand. Interchem distributes Intermed's emollients (IMEX MCT, IPM, IPP, GMS), fatty alcohols (IMEX FAFC 1618), and EMOLID DD dimer dilinoleate for skincare, haircare, and sun care formulations.
• ChemipolcoreTechnology or IntegrationChemipol develops, manufactures, and distributes biocides, additives, and process chemicals for a variety of industries. Interchem distributes Chemipol's SENSICARE preservative series (Sensicare C 1000, C 3300, C 2012) as formaldehyde-free, eco-friendly alternatives for cosmetic preservation.
• BST Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationBST Inc. is a Korean company specializing in natural cosmetic ingredients with a focus on preservation using natural materials. Interchem distributes BST's Seedwhiter (natural whitening agent combining Yuja seed extract, Skullcap root extract, fermented rice filtrate, and Glycine) and BCX-D natural anti-dandruff ingredient derived from Chamaecyparis obtuta and Cordyceps militaris fermentation.
• Aukoch GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAukoch Global supplies bioactive cosmetic ingredients including PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) from trout DNA for skin rejuvenation and scalp care, AU-Caffeine water-soluble caffeine technology, and Edelweiss Callus Extract for antioxidant and anti-aging applications.
• MecacolcoreTechnology or IntegrationMecacol develops innovative cosmetic active ingredients including Mecacol ASTP (astaxanthin), Mecacol Ectoin (osmoprotectant), Mecacol VEA (vitamin E acetate), Mecacol Trehalose (humectant), Mecacol ATPVCIP (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate/Vitamin C derivative), Mecacol GSH (glutathione), and Mecacol 04 (phenylethyl resorcinol) for brightening and skin protection applications.
• Ruijiang Group (Hangzhou Ruijiang Industry)coreTechnology or IntegrationHangzhou Ruijiang Industry Co., Ltd is a technology-based chemical company focused on research and application of new silicone materials and technology for cosmetics. Interchem distributes Ruijiang's silicone emulsions including RJS-6314 (amodimethicone for repair and heat protection), RJS-6258 (dimethiconol for volume), RJS-6318 (for microemulsion clear shampoo), and RJS-6412 (for repairing and fixing) for hair care and skin care formulations.
• KolortekcoreTechnology or IntegrationKolortek is a leading manufacturer of cosmetic pigments and color additives, specializing in pearl pigments, cosmetic iron oxides, mica powders, and cosmetic fillers. Interchem distributes Kolortek's effect pigments including color-changing pigments, water-soluble pigments, D&C Lake pigments, and pearlescent pigments for decorative cosmetics.
• ParameltcoreTechnology or IntegrationParamelt is a global leader in specialty waxes, adhesives, and dispersions with over 125 years of history. Interchem distributes Paramelt's wax products including Paracera M, Paracera MW, Paracera N101, and Beeswax Blend 164 for cosmetic applications including emulsions, color cosmetics, and personal care products.
• CFF (Natural Cellulose Ingredients)coreTechnology or IntegrationCFF is a supplier of natural cellulose-based cosmetic ingredients. Interchem distributes CFF's SENSOCEL series including SENSOCEL 5+ (natural sensory enhancer for skin care and color cosmetics), SENSOCEL 200G (natural cellulose scrub), and SENSOCEL 400G (natural cellulose scrub for gentle exfoliation) as biodegradable, COSMOS-approved and Halal-certified microplastic alternatives.
• LipoteccoreTechnology or IntegrationLipotec is listed as one of Interchem Prima Mitra's principal partners in the BY PRINCIPALS section of the website, supplying cosmetic active ingredients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Azelis: Global specialty ingredients distributor serving personal care, beauty, and home care with formulation support. Most direct large-scale peer to Interchem's distribution-plus-technical-services model across global markets.
• DKSH Holding: Swiss-headquartered market expansion services company focused specifically on Asia, representing principals in personal care ingredients, among others. Closest regional distribution peer given shared Asia-Pacific focus on cosmetic raw materials.
• Caldic: Specialty ingredients distributor focused on personal care, food, pharma, and industrial end markets, offering formulation and lab services alongside ingredient supply. Closely comparable in service-oriented distribution model.
• Barentz International: Specialty ingredients distributor serving personal care, pharma, food, and animal nutrition with technical sales and formulation services. Comparable business model of distributing principals' specialty raw materials with value-added formulation support.
• IMCD: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with deep personal care, pharmaceutical, and food coverage. Operates a similar principal-distributor model with technical sales engineers supporting brand-owner customers, including in Asia-Pacific.
• Biesterfeld: European specialty chemicals distribution group active in personal care, beauty, and home care ingredient distribution. Comparable as an established specialty distributor serving brand owners via technical sales and formulation support.

Broad incumbents

• Univar Solutions: Large global chemical distributor with a beauty and personal care ingredient portfolio. Broader portfolio and scale than Interchem but with overlapping focus on cosmetic actives and formulation support to brand customers.
• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with operations across industrial chemicals, life sciences, and personal care. Acts as a broad-incumbent competitor and counterpart in specialty ingredient distribution globally and in Asia-Pacific.

Regional players

• Connell Brothers (Wilbur-Ellis): Asia-Pacific specialty ingredients distribution arm of Wilbur-Ellis, focused on personal care, food, and industrial specialties across APAC including Indonesia-adjacent markets. Most closely comparable regional distribution peer for cross-border cosmetic raw materials.
• Manuchar: Belgium-headquartered chemical distribution platform with strong emerging-market focus across Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia. Relevant peer for understanding the operating economics of specialty chemical distribution in developing-market geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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