Advanced solutions powering critical global sectors.

Key products, including Sodium Borohydride, Synhydrid®, Piperhydride®, and DMDS, enable efficient, reliable, and sustainable global cropprotection and agrochemical manufacturing processes.

We support the downstream industry with sulfiding agents, a wide range of additives and our marker and dye portfolio, for use in in gasoline, diesel, biorefineries and petrochemical production.

We provide reduction chemistry expertise and supply intermediates such as Timberlove® (ambroxide) and Sorbyl chemistry products for fragrance and flavour applications.

Our fiscal markers, specialty markers, and solvent dyes secure product authenticity and ensure compliance in regulated fuel markets.

Our portfolio integrates chemicals, lubricants, and EPC solutions, supporting industrial operations from raw material inputs to output optimisation.

We supply pulping agents, bleaching chemicals, and process additives that optimise efficiency, reliability, and sustainability throughout papermaking operations.

By applying intermediates and synthesis expertise from pharmaceutical and fragrances, we deliver advanced, high-performance solutions for personal care.

Supplying Sodium Borohydride, Synhydrid®, and specialised intermediates, we serve pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs across Europe, USA, China, and India.

Strategically positioned to serve markets worldwide.

Chematek’s Oceania headquarters are in Perth, with representation, offices and warehousing across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand.

Chematek’s presence in China, led by Topstar International since 2004, includes Shanghai headquarters with Shanghai and Tianjin warehouses.

Chematek India is a key international hub based in Nariman Point, Mumbai, with warehouses on both coasts to serve local and global markets.

Chematek USA specialises in reduction chemistry, sulfiding solutions, proprietary markers & dyes, and reduction step synthesis with local stock and warehouses on East and West Coast.

Our corporate headquarters are located in San Vittore Olona near Milan, serving as a central hub for our administrative and operating functions. Our EPC division is based in Livorno.

Chematek France combines sector expertise, local language capability and cultural understanding with direct access to Chematek’s global supply and technical infrastructure.

Chematek Singapore plays a strategic role linking Europe, Asia and Oceania. Optimised warehousing and logistics enable efficient stock positioning, shorter lead times and reliable access across Asia-Pacific.

Chematek Suisse supports customers in high-regulation, high-precision sectors. We reduce regulatory, legal and financial friction for Swiss-based and international partners.

Chematek UK provide local logistics, storage and compliance expertise backed by Chematek’s global sourcing network and corporate product portfolio.

Five specialist divisions, one integrated capability.

We deliver engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for water treatment and Oil & Gas. Our modular and mobile plants, plus certified designs, support leading global partners with innovative, scalable infrastructure.

With 50 years of expertise, our portfolio exceeds 100 products, including 30 EU REACH registered. We provide reducing agents, custom synthesis, global sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain services worldwide

Our lubricants serve automotive, industrial, agricultural, and transport industries. Through Verus, we deliver global development, manufacturing, and distribution expertise, offering stand-alone branding, co-brand partnerships, and exclusive ENI distribution rights in Australia.

We supply specialised sulfiding agents worldwide, including custom packaging and in-situ sulfiding services. Our portfolio includes fiscal markers, solvent dyes, and additives engineered to meet stringent legal, technical, and performance specifications globally.

Synhydrid® is a safer, versatile reducing agent replacing LAH and Dibal. Modified variants substitute hazardous reagents. Our portfolio includes Piperhydride®, Timberlove® ambroxide, and sorbyl-based products for Flavours, Fragrances, and Agri-Chem markets.

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Caring For Your Customers

personal care

Our cross-sector expertise allows us to apply proven innovations from categories such as pharmaceuticals, flavours & fragrances, and energy to personal care. By bringing diverse chemical knowledge into product development, we deliver unique, high-performance solutions tailored to evolving consumer needs.

Knowledge. Innovation. Care.

Chematek’s cross-sector expertise enables us to bring decades of chemical knowledge into the personal care industry, supporting the development of skincare, hair care, cosmetics, oral hygiene, and fragrances. By adapting proven innovations from pharmaceuticals, flavours & fragrances, and energy, we help our partners deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

With a portfolio of 100+ core products and a custom global sourcing network, we provide both breadth and flexibility to meet unique formulation needs. Our technical expertise and long-standing industry experience make us a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable, innovative solutions in a competitive market.

product range

Our Personal Care range includes products from the following families:

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Reducing Agents

Reducing agents are used in the personal care industry to modify and stabilise chemical structures in products such as hair treatments, skincare formulations, and cosmetics. They help achieve desired effects like hair straightening or curling, improve product stability, and ensure consistent performance for end users.

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Aldehydes

Aldehydes provide distinctive aromatic notes that enhance the sensory appeal of fragrances and cosmetics. They are also valuable intermediates for creating stable, high-purity personal care ingredients.

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Amines and Anilines

Amines and anilines are key intermediates in surfactants, conditioning agents, and active ingredients. Their versatility supports performance in skincare, haircare, and hygiene formulations.

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Anhydrides

Anhydrides enable esterification and acylation reactions used to produce emollients and esters. These compounds contribute to texture, stability, and functionality in personal care products.

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Halides and Halogenated Compounds

Halides and halogenated compounds provide reactivity that supports synthesis of active molecules. They are used in preservatives, stabilizers, and specialty care ingredients.

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Hydroxyl Compounds

Hydroxyl compounds are vital for creating esters and alcohol-based ingredients that add softness, moisture, and freshness. Their stability and safety make them common in lotions, creams, and fragrances.

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Phenols and Derivatives

Phenols and their derivatives deliver antioxidant and preservative properties, protecting product integrity and extending shelf life. They also contribute to bioactive functionalities in advanced formulations.

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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Quaternary ammonium compounds are essential conditioning agents in haircare and skincare, providing softness and smoothness. Their antimicrobial properties also make them valuable in hygiene applications.

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Sulfonates

Sulfonates function as high-performance surfactants, delivering foaming, cleansing, and emulsification. They are foundational to shampoos, body washes, and oral care formulations.

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Solving Industry Challenges

Our partners face challenges that demand the highest attention, including:

Natural and organic ingredients
We support the shift toward natural, organic, and clean-label ingredients, helping brands meet consumer expectations while ensuring consistent quality, performance, and compliance with safety standards.
regulatory compliance
We navigate complex cosmetic regulations across global markets, ensuring formulations, ingredients, and supply chains meet strict safety and quality requirements, reducing risks and accelerating product launches.
Consumer trends
Chematek helps partners stay ahead of fast-changing beauty and personal care trends, delivering innovative chemistry and flexible solutions that align with evolving consumer demands and preferences.
sustainability
Our expertise enables more sustainable formulations, packaging, and sourcing practices, reducing environmental impact while ensuring personal care products remain high-performing, safe, and commercially competitive.
Ingredient sourcing
We provide secure, ethical, and sustainable sourcing of critical raw materials, combining global reach with quality assurance to guarantee product integrity and responsible supply chain practices.
Natural and organic ingredients
We support the shift toward natural, organic, and clean-label ingredients, helping brands meet consumer expectations while ensuring consistent quality, performance, and compliance with safety standards.
regulatory compliance
We navigate complex cosmetic regulations across global markets, ensuring formulations, ingredients, and supply chains meet strict safety and quality requirements, reducing risks and accelerating product launches.
sustainability
Our expertise enables more sustainable formulations, packaging, and sourcing practices, reducing environmental impact while ensuring personal care products remain high-performing, safe, and commercially competitive.
Ingredient sourcing
We provide secure, ethical, and sustainable sourcing of critical raw materials, combining global reach with quality assurance to guarantee product integrity and responsible supply chain practices.
Consumer trends
Chematek helps partners stay ahead of fast-changing beauty and personal care trends, delivering innovative chemistry and flexible solutions that align with evolving consumer demands and preferences.

Operational Strengths

It’s not just what we do that makes us different, it’s how well we do it – delivering a unique combination of capabilities with excellence at every step.

Product Development

With decades of technical experience, proprietary R&D at our Milan headquarters and a trusted production network, our specialist teams develop a diverse range of products, including reducing agents, fiscal markers, dyes, lubricants and water treatment solutions. Our integrated approach – covering everything from formulation to sourcing, manufacturing and quality control – make us your partner of choice for innovation and problem-solving across complex markets.

Quality Control

We ensure consistent, in-specification products through rigorous in-house testing and ISO-certified processes. Our Milan laboratory conducts detailed analysis of raw materials and finished goods, supported by immediate access to an ISO 17025-accredited external lab, As an integrated partner, not a third-party distributor, we meet and frequently exceed ISO 9001 standards, providing customers with reliable quality and peace of mind.

Customer Service & 
Transaction Management

International trade involves complex logistics, financial processes, and regulatory documentation. We simplify it through a dedicated in-house team that manages transactions from end to end. With a flat reporting structure, responsive service and flexible business models, we’re focused on you. Our customer-first approach means we work as an extension of your business, proactively solving problems, adapting to your needs, and ensuring you’re supported at every stage.

Sourcing and
Supply Chain

We have developed a global network of verified suppliers, built over decades pf trusted relationships, Our scale, oversight and trade fluency deliver our specialist product catalogue’s secure and reliable supply to our existing customers. Our global network proactive approach mean we’re equally adept at identifying new suppliers for emerging customers needs. With offices across Europe, Asia and the Americas, we ensure quality, compliance and continuity across your operations.

Logistics and warehousing

We manage logistics in-house and maintain safety-certified warehouses in key locations, ensuring fast, compliant and uninterrupted delivery. Our global inventory is positioned near major markets to reduce lead times and control costs. Our team handles freight, documentation and customs clearance – even for hazardous goods- so when it comes to simpler products, the process is seamless. That’s the benefit of having deep logistical expertise in-house.

Corporate Governance

We uphold the highest transparency, accountability and ethics standards in everything we do. Our governance systems ensure compliance with the world’s most stringent regulatory, safety and ESG frameworks. By embedding integrity into our operations, we help customers meet their governance goals while responsibly driving progress.

Regulatory Expertise

We manage compliance at every stage, ensuring your products are legally approved, accurately documented and ready for market. Our regulatory team has deep category-specific knowledge and overseas requirements including registration, labelling and customs classification. By taking ownership of complex compliance tasks, we reduce risk, save time and help ensure smooth market access.

Domestic and cross-border transaction capabilities

We simplify international transactions by managing currency risk, payment flows and compliance across borders. With 10 Chematek offices and local subsidiaries transacting in-market, we offer stability and speed. Our financial strength and integrated banking network support your cash flow and operational agility, ensuring smooth and reliable execution.

IT

Our secure digital infrastructure protects your data and intellectual property through GDPR-compliant systems and strict security protocols. Our IT team supports operational, laboratory and commercial efficiency, enabling smooth communication and business continuity. With Chematek, you benefit from intelligent systems that support your goals – without compromising security or ease of interaction.

A multi-layered global network, working to 
your advantage

OUR GLOBAL NETWORKS

We are a highly connected global company with nearly
50 years of physical and intellectual networks.
Our experience allows us to deliver simple and complex solutions for the benefit of our customers and suppliers

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