eQgest

What eQgest does

eQgest is a Barcelona-based software company, operated by the Spanish private limited entity CIMKEY S.L., that provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for creating, managing, and distributing Safety Data Sheets (SDS, or Fichas de Datos de Seguridad / FDS) for the chemical industry. Founded in 1999 and active for over 25 years, the platform automates chemical product classification, generates compliant CLP labels, produces ADR dangerous-goods transport documentation, adapts documentation to GHS standards by country, builds ECHA Poison Centres Notification (PCN) dossiers with automatic UFI code assignment, and synchronizes data with enterprise ERP systems. The technical foundation centers on a proprietary technical-regulatory database that encodes hazard classes, concentration limits, toxicological and ecotoxicological data, UN numbers, and occupational exposure limits across 15+ international regulations including CLP, REACH, ADR, GHS, Brazil's ABNT NBR 14725:2023, and the US HCS 29 CFR 1910.1200. Documentation can be produced in more than 30 languages, and vertical-specific modules address compliance workflows for fertilizers, biocides, detergents, cosmetics, animal feed, paints, and ceramics/glass.\n\nThe company's commercial model is a customizable SaaS subscription, with plans starting at €140 per month and pricing scaled to company size, user count, document volume, and module selection. eQgest employs a dual go-to-market motion: an enterprise field sales channel for direct engagement with larger chemical companies requiring personalized demos, combined with a Consulting Partner Program of regulatory consultancies in Mexico, Greece, Colombia, Chile, Italy, Spain, and Portugal that resell and implement eQgest alongside their advisory services. Marketing is heavily content-led through a regulatory blog, an ExpertLab educational resource library, webinars, and SEO-optimized regulation-specific landing pages, positioning in-house regulatory expertise as the primary differentiator. The company cites managing more than 2 million SDS annually, presence in 30+ countries, a 9/10 customer satisfaction rating, and over 85% operational time savings as outcome claims.\n\nAt the organizational level, eQgest operates with a lean team of approximately 7 employees based in Barcelona, has never disclosed external funding, and maintains its business as a privately held independent entity under the CIMKEY S.L. legal umbrella. There is no disclosed M&A activity, no named management team in the source material, and no public listing. The combination of a long operating history, a multi-country partner network, deep regulatory specialization, and continued module releases indicates a profitable, bootstrapped niche SaaS operator with established product-market fit in a regulated, high-friction workflow where customer switching is inhibited by integrated product libraries and audit-grade version history.

Name

eQgest

Legal name

CIMKEY S.L

Website

https://eqgest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

eQgest, operated by Spain's CIMKEY S.L., provides cloud-based SaaS for Safety Data Sheet management and chemical regulatory compliance. Its platform serves manufacturers, importers, and distributors across 30+ countries with vertical-specific modules covering 15+ international regulations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Regulatory Compliance Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Computer System Validation (CSV) & GxP IT Compliance (21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11) (HLAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Chemical compliance software
• Safety data sheet management
• Regulatory compliance platform
• Chemical product documentation
• SDS automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Software provided as a cloud-based subscription service with customizable plans based on company size, number of users, and specific module needs. Plans start at 140 EUR per month with fully customizable pricing based on customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

eQgest is a cloud-based SaaS platform that automates the creation, classification, updating, labeling, and distribution of Safety Data Sheets (SDS/FDS) for chemical products. The software ensures compliance with more than 15 international chemical regulations (CLP, REACH, ADR, GHS, PCN, ABNT NBR 14725:2023, HCS 29 CFR 1910.1200) and supports 30+ languages, with specialized modules for CLP labeling, ADR transport documentation, GHS adaptations, Poison Centres notifications, automatic distribution, and ERP integration. It is sold on a subscription basis (plans from 140 EUR/month, fully customizable) to chemical manufacturers, formulators, and distributors.

Product overview

eQgest is a regulatory compliance software platform specialized for the chemical industry, offering a comprehensive suite of modules for Safety Data Sheet (SDS/FDS) creation, management, and distribution. The core platform is eQgest Cloud, which provides the foundation for SDS generation. Additional modules include CLP Labeling for EU regulatory compliance, ADR Documentation for dangerous goods transport, GHS Adaptations for country-specific requirements, PCN Format for Poison Centres notifications with UFI generation, automatic SDS distribution, and ERP integrations. The software automates chemical classification, ensures consistency across documents, and maintains compliance with over 15 international regulations including CLP, REACH, ADR, GHS, ABNT NBR 14725:2023, and HCS 29 CFR 1910.1200. Documentation is available in more than 30 languages with sector-specific solutions for fertilizers, biocides, detergents, cosmetics, animal feed, paints, ceramics, and glass industries across 30+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eQgest Cloud Cloud-based version of the eQgest software offering all Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management capabilities with scalable user access and unlimited document generation, targeted at chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors requiring compliant chemical documentation.
• Ficha de Datos de Seguridad (FDS) Main module for creating, updating, and managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS/FDS) in compliance with more than 15 international chemical regulations including CLP, REACH, ADR, and GHS, for chemical product manufacturers, formulators, and distributors.
• Etiquetado CLP Module for generating chemical product labels compliant with the EU CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, including pictograms, hazard statements, and precautionary statements, with support for small packaging regulations. Used by chemical manufacturers placing products on the EU market.
• Documentación ADR Module for generating transport documentation for dangerous goods in compliance with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), for chemical shippers and logistics teams.
• Adaptaciones GHS (SGA) Module for adapting Safety Data Sheets and labels to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS/SGA) requirements by country or region, for chemical exporters operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• PCN Format Module for generating harmonized Poison Centres notifications for hazardous mixtures according to Annex VIII of the EU CLP Regulation, including automatic UFI code assignment, for hazardous mixture suppliers placing products on the EU market.
• Distribución automática de FDS Module for automatic distribution of Safety Data Sheets to customers, suppliers, and stakeholders across the supply chain with controlled access and version management, for chemical suppliers managing downstream communications.
• Integraciones con ERP Integration module connecting eQgest with enterprise ERP systems to synchronize product data, chemical compositions, and regulatory documentation across organizational systems, for companies with existing ERP/PLM landscapes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves more than 85% of operational time in SDS management
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CESE (Consultoría Integral)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Mexico specializing in occupational health and safety, environment, and civil protection. Provides integrated consulting services including technical advice related to SDS and regulatory compliance for chemical industry clients.
• BrainchemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Greece offering integrated services including technical advice related to SDS and regulatory compliance for the chemical industry.
• Gestores SSTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Colombia specializing in integrated and innovative solutions in occupational health and safety for the chemical sector.
• BlockadiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Chile focused on management and technology with sustainable approach: process automation, regulatory compliance, and other services for chemical industry.
• ChemlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Italy providing consulting, support, and training on regulations, dangerous goods transport, and workplace safety for chemical industry.
• SinergiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Spain specializing in fertilizers, helping companies comply with regulations and optimize their management systems.
• AgrifoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Spain specializing in computerization of agri-food processes, optimizing production and providing customized solutions for the sector.
• MagnifeedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting/technology partner in Italy offering software solutions for feed factories, optimizing formulation and labeling in compliance with European regulations.
• CRZD SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in Portugal specializing in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Fire Protection, Dangerous Goods Transport, Environment, and Quality for chemical industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lisam Systems: Belgian software company specializing in Safety Data Sheet authoring (ExESS), chemical regulatory compliance, and product stewardship. Directly comparable as a dedicated SDS/chemical compliance SaaS provider with similar multi-regulation support.
• Selerix (now part of UL Solutions): SDS and chemical regulatory compliance software offering authoring, classification, and distribution capabilities to chemical manufacturers. Operates in the same product category as eQgest.
• WERCS Studio (UL Solutions): UL Solutions' chemical product stewardship and SDS authoring platform, serving chemical manufacturers and distributors globally. Closely comparable to eQgest in functionality, target buyer (chemical companies), and regulatory focus.
• Sphera: Provides product stewardship and chemical compliance software (formerly Sparta Systems / IHS Chemical) covering SDS authoring, hazard communication, and regulatory reporting for chemical manufacturers.
• Chemical Check / Safeware Quasar: Provider of Cosiata and Quasar SDS management software targeting chemical manufacturers and distributors needing multi-jurisdiction compliance, similar in product depth and target buyer to eQgest.
• MSDSonline (VelocityEHS brand): SDS management and chemical inventory platform widely used by chemical manufacturers and downstream users for hazard communication and compliance. Directly comparable SaaS SDS offering for the same customer base.

Broad incumbents

• VelocityEHS: Cloud-based EHS platform that includes chemical management and SDS capabilities within a broader safety, ergonomics, and compliance suite. Comparable on the SDS/chemical management overlap, though broader in scope.
• Enablon (Wolters Kluwer): Wolters Kluwer's EHS and risk management platform with capabilities for chemical management, SDS, and regulatory reporting. Competes in adjacent chemical compliance software category as a broader enterprise EHS suite.
• 3E Company (Verisk): Provides regulatory content and software solutions for chemical compliance, including SDS authoring, poison centre notification, and supply chain communication. Operates as part of Verisk's broader regulatory data and analytics portfolio.
• SAP Environment, Health & Safety: SAP's EHS module within its enterprise suite handles product safety, SDS, and chemical compliance as part of a broader ERP offering. Competes for the same chemical compliance budget as eQgest, but typically at the high end with broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eqgestsoftware7607
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eqgest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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