Gravity Chemicals
Gravity Chemicals is a privately held Bengaluru-based B2B specialty chemicals distributor and authorized dealer for global brands such as Jotun, Godrej, TRI-K, Clariant, Heubach, and Vantage, serving home care, personal care, paints and coatings, construction, and water treatment manufacturers across India and the UAE.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBangalore, India
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gravity Chemicals does
Gravity Chemicals is a privately held Indian specialty chemicals distributor headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with 15 employees. The company functions as an authorized B2B reseller of third-party chemical brands — including Jotun (paints and coatings), Godrej Industries Chemicals (surfactants, esters, emulsifying waxes), TRI-K (personal care proteins and actives), Clariant, Vantage, Heubach (colorants), Derypol (polymers), Tagra, Soho Aneco, Meghmani Dyes, India Glycols, Orah Nutrichem, Excel Industries, and Sudarshan Colorants — serving manufacturers in Home Care, Personal Care, Paints & Coatings, Construction, Water Treatment, and food/spices/automotive cargo protection. Its product portfolio spans coating solutions (high-temperature, intumescent, protective, floor coatings), specialty chemicals (UV stabilizers, anti-oxidants, desiccants, oxygen absorbers), and home/personal care ingredients (surfactants, opacifiers, rheology modifiers, conditioning agents), supported by a Consultancy and Formulation service line offering technical and regulatory documentation support.
The company operates an enterprise field sales GTM model with direct customer engagement, technical consultation, and minimum-order-quantity pricing (e.g., 50 kg MOQ for products such as Godrej Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, packaged in 50 kg and 220/235 kg drums). Distribution is executed through a multi-site Indian warehouse network (Bannerghatta HQ and Peenya in Bengaluru, plus Bhiwandi/Thane in Maharashtra) and an international Dubai sales office operating as 'Gravity Specialities' that serves as a Jotun dealer for the UAE market. Revenue is generated through transactional product resale with quote-based pricing; the company does not publicly disclose pricing or financial figures, and there are no documented funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.
Marketing channels are limited to a content-led website, standard social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), and direct phone/WhatsApp hotlines — consistent with a small-scale B2B distributor reliant on relationship selling rather than digital demand generation. No proprietary technology, patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.
Gravity Chemicals firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gravity Chemicals
- Legal name
- Gravity Chemicals
- Website
- https://gravitychemicals.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Gravity Chemicals is a privately held Bengaluru-based B2B specialty chemicals distributor and authorized dealer for global brands such as Jotun, Godrej, TRI-K, Clariant, Heubach, and Vantage, serving home care, personal care, paints and coatings, construction, and water treatment manufacturers across India and the UAE.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gravity Chemicals industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals Distribution
- NAICS
- Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)
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Where Gravity Chemicals is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bangalore
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
Gravity Chemicals business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Specialty Chemicals Distribution: Distribution and resale of specialty chemicals including surfactants, oleochemicals, personal care ingredients, coating solutions, and specialty chemicals to manufacturing firms. Revenue generated through product sales with competitive pricing and volume-based transactions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Minimum Order Quantity - 50 Kg |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Gravity Chemicals product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gravity Chemicals is an authorized B2B distributor of specialty chemicals for manufacturing firms, supplying surfactants, oleochemicals, esters, emulsifying waxes, specialty ethoxylates, opacifiers, rheology modifiers, colorants, dyes, and coating systems sourced from global brands such as Jotun, Godrej Industries Chemicals, TRI-K, Clariant, Vantage, Heubach, Derypol, Tagra, and Soho Aneco. It serves Home Care, Personal Care, Paints & Coatings, Construction, Water Treatment, Food, Spices, and Automotive industries through warehouses in Karnataka and Maharashtra and a UAE sales office, complemented by formulation consultancy and regulatory documentation support.
Product overview
Gravity Chemicals is a specialty chemical distributor offering a diverse portfolio of performance-critical chemicals for Home Care, Personal Care, Paints & Coating, Construction, and Water Treatment industries. The company operates as a distributor of world-class brands including Jotun (coating solutions), Godrej Industries Chemicals (oleochemicals, surfactants, esters, waxes), TRI-K (personal care ingredients), Clariant (speciality chemicals), Heubach (colorants and dyes), Derypol (polymers), and Tagra (nutraceuticals). Their offerings span coating solutions (High Temperature, Intumescent, Protective, Floor Coatings), chemicals and specialties (UV stabilizers, anti-oxidants, cargo protection), and home/personal care ingredients. The product portfolio includes surfactants, esters, emulsifying waxes, specialty chemicals, colorants, and formulation consultancy services, supported by regulatory documentation and technical expertise.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Coating Solutions High performance coating products from Jotun including High Temperature Coatings, Intumescent Coatings, Protective Coatings (Primer, Intermediate, Top Coatings), and Floor Coatings designed for corrosion protection, fire protection, and surface decoration in industrial and commercial applications. Targeted at industrial paint manufacturers and construction firms in India and UAE.
- Chemicals and Specialties Niche specialty chemicals for the paints and coatings industry including UV stabilizers and anti-oxidants, plus cargo and device protection products such as Container Desiccants, Oxygen Absorbers, and Humidity Indicators for intermodal transport of food, spices, and automotive cargo.
- Home and Personal Care Solutions Innovative specialty ingredients from leading global manufacturers for Home Care and Personal Care product manufacturing, including surfactants (AOS, SLS, SLES), secondary ingredients (CAPB, Coco Monoethanolamide), esters, emulsifying waxes, specialty ethoxylates, proteins, amino acids, opacifiers, conditioners, rheology modifiers, emulsifiers, natural oils, sensorial textures, skin health actives, and delivery systems. Backed by regulatory documentation and technical application expertise for manufacturers of detergents, cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products.
- Consultancy and Formulation Services Technical consulting and formulation services for product development, including regulatory affairs support, technical applications guidance, and best-in-class logistical support for Home Care and Personal Care manufacturers.
Companies that use Gravity Chemicals
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Gravity Chemicals technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Gravity Chemicals partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.
- JotuncoreGravity Chemicals distributes Jotun Paints and Coatings products in India and UAE. Products include High Temperature Coatings, Intumescent Coatings, Protective Coatings (Primer, Intermediate, Top Coatings), and Floor Coatings. Gravity serves as authorized Jotun dealer in Kerala and UAE.
- Godrej Industries (Chemicals)coreIndia's leading supplier of Godrej Industries Chemicals products including surfactants (AOS, SLS, SLES), secondary ingredients, ESTERS, emulsifying waxes and speciality ethoxylates, and waxes. Godrej manufactures over 100 chemicals for diverse chemical applications.
- TRI-KcoreDistributor of TRI-K personal care ingredients including PROTEINS & AMINO ACIDS, TRI-K FISION™ ACTIVES, and SPECIALITIES for skin care and hair care formulations.
- ClariantmajorAuthorized distributor of Clariant Specialty Chemicals and Active Ingredients for personal care and cosmetic applications.
- VantagemajorDistributor of Vantage specialty ingredients including Natural Oils, Sensorial Textures, and Skin Health and Delivery Systems for personal care formulations.
- HeubachmajorAuthorized distributor of Heubach specialty chemicals and colorants including Sanolin dyes, Cosmenyl pigments, Flexonyl pigments, Duasyn dyes, Viscofil colorants, and Solvaperm dyes for various industrial and personal care applications.
- DerypolsupportingDistributor of Derypol specialty polymers including opacifiers, conditioners, rheology modifiers and emulsifiers for Home Care and Personal Care applications.
- TagrasupportingDistributor of Tagra specialty ingredients including CelluCaps (advanced dietary supplements for skin health) and DeeperCaps (men's wellness products).
- Soho Aneco ChemicalssupportingAuthorized distributor of Soho Aneco Chemicals specialty products.
- Meghmani Dyes and Intermediates LLPsupportingAuthorized distributor of Meghmani Dyes and Intermediates for specialty chemical applications.
- India Glycols LtdsupportingAuthorized distributor of India Glycols specialty chemicals and glycol-based products.
- Orah Nutrichem Pvt LtdsupportingAuthorized distributor of Orah Nutrichem specialty ingredients.
- Excel Industries LtdsupportingAuthorized distributor of Excel Industries specialty chemicals.
- Sudarshan ColorantssupportingAuthorized distributor of Sudarshan Colorants specialty dyes and pigments for various applications.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Gravity Chemicals competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Redox: APAC-specialist chemical and ingredients distributor with broad specialty and commodity lines plus food/feed ingredients; competitor for specialty distribution mandate in the region.
- Manuchar: International chemical distribution group with activities across specialty and commodity chemicals serving emerging markets including South Asia — comparable emerging-markets focused specialty distributor.
- Azelis: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with strong personal care, home care, industrial chemicals, and coatings coverage in APAC; competes head-on with resellers like Gravity on principals-relationship distribution.
- Caldic: Global specialty ingredients distributor focused on personal care, food, coatings and industrial formulations; operates in Asia-Pacific and competes with Gravity on personal care and home care ingredients distribution.
- IMCD Group: Global specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with deep presence in Asia-Pacific, serving personal care, home care, pharma, coatings, and industrial customers through supplier-authorized distribution — a near-identical business model to Gravity Chemicals.
- Biesterfeld: European-headquartered specialty chemicals distributor with personal care, home care, coatings, and industrial specialities portfolios; comparable supplier-authorized distribution model in growth markets.
Broad incumbents
- Brenntag: World's largest chemical distributor with full India and Middle East operations, distributing specialty and commodity chemicals across all the verticals Gravity serves — a much broader incumbent competitor.
- Univar Solutions: Global chemicals and ingredients distributor covering specialty and commodity chemistries for personal care, home care, coatings, food, and industrial customers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
Regional players
- DKSH: Market expansion services group with a large Business Unit dedicated to distributing specialty chemicals and personal care ingredients across Asia — directly comparable regional distribution model with deep India/APAC footprint.
Emerging players
- Chemico (India): Indian specialty chemicals distributor serving personal care, home care, paints & coatings and other industrial segments — a domestic sub-scale peer with directly overlapping principals and customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Gravity Chemicals leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Gravity Chemicals funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Gravity Chemicals M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Gravity Chemicals
What does Gravity Chemicals do?
Gravity Chemicals is an authorized B2B distributor of specialty chemicals for manufacturing firms, supplying surfactants, oleochemicals, esters, emulsifying waxes, specialty ethoxylates, opacifiers, rheology modifiers, colorants, dyes, and coating systems sourced from global brands such as Jotun, Godrej Industries Chemicals, TRI-K, Clariant, Vantage, Heubach, Derypol, Tagra, and Soho Aneco. It serves Home Care, Personal Care, Paints & Coatings, Construction, Water Treatment, Food, Spices, and Automotive industries through warehouses in Karnataka and Maharashtra and a UAE sales office, complemented by formulation consultancy and regulatory documentation support.
Is Gravity Chemicals a public or private company?
Gravity Chemicals is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Gravity Chemicals founded?
Gravity Chemicals was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Gravity Chemicals based?
Gravity Chemicals is headquartered in Bangalore, India, in the Asia region.
How does Gravity Chemicals make money?
One revenue line is on record: specialty Chemicals Distribution.
Who are Gravity Chemicals's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Redox, Manuchar, Azelis, Caldic, IMCD Group and Biesterfeld. Broad incumbents are Brenntag and Univar Solutions. DKSH is listed as a regional player. Chemico (India) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Gravity Chemicals have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gravity Chemicals.
What industry is Gravity Chemicals in?
Gravity Chemicals's product category is Specialty Chemicals Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAL, Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives, with a secondary code of IMAEABAJ, Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients. Its NAICS code is 325613 and its SIC code is 5160.