KOEL Colours Private Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a globally recognized manufacturer and exporter of high-performance pigments, specialty ingredients, and dyes catering to a wide range of industries including cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, home care, food & beverages, and pet food. With over three decades of technical expertise and innovation, KOEL Colours has built a robust product portfolio that meets stringent regulatory standards and performance benchmarks globally.
Core Business
KOEL Colours specializes in the development, manufacturing, and supply of a comprehensive range of cosmetic and industrial-grade colorants and specialty ingredients. The company’s core business focuses on supplying high-purity, compliant pigments and dyes suitable for applications across topical, ingestible, and industrial product formats.
Product and Service Offerings
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Cosmetic Pigments:
- D&C and FD&C Lake Pigments – Conforming to global regulatory norms, ideal for color cosmetics and personal care.
- Surface Treated Pigments – Designed for improved dispersibility and stability in formulations.
- Inorganic Pigments – Titanium dioxide, iron oxides, zinc oxide, and ultramarines for use in high-purity applications.
- Water Soluble Inorganic Pigments – For aqueous-based formulations.
- Oil Soluble and Water Soluble Dyes – Widely used in lipsticks, gels, and beverages.
- Lip-Color Dispersions and Lip Solutions – Pre-dispersed pigment solutions enabling easy formulation.
- Inorganic Non-Nano Sunscreen Technology – Compliant with clean beauty and safe cosmetic formulations.
- Alumina Based Matting Agents – For achieving uniform matte finishes in color cosmetics.
- D&C Carbon Black 2 – Ultrapure pigment used in eyeliners and mascaras.
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Specialty Ingredients:
- Pigments
- Solvents
- APIs and Intermediates
- Custom cosmetic and pharmaceutical actives
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Industries Served:
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverages
- Home Care
- Pet Care
Specialization and Core USP
KOEL Colours' key strengths lie in its R&D-driven approach, global regulatory compliance, and in-house application testing labs that support formulation development. Its specialization in FDA-compliant D&C and FD&C colors makes it a preferred partner for international beauty and pharma brands. The company also offers customized pigment treatments and dispersion technologies, setting it apart in a highly regulated and performance-critical industry.
Financials
Though private and not publicly listed, KOEL Colours operates in over 45 countries and services over 700 B2B clients globally, indicating substantial turnover and scale. Their growing presence in the US, EU, and Asia-Pacific pigment markets suggests multi-million dollar revenue volumes annually, with growth driven by expanding applications in clean beauty and compliant colorants.
Shipment Data
According to trade intelligence sources such as Volza and ImportYeti, KOEL Colours has dispatched over 1,000 international shipments over the past 24 months. Major export destinations include the United States, Germany, the UAE, Vietnam, and Brazil. Product shipments primarily consist of lake pigments, surface treated pigments, and inorganic colorants, often in bulk and semi-bulk containers.
Target Market
KOEL Colours caters to global businesses looking for certified, high-quality pigment solutions. Their customer base includes:
- Cosmetic and skincare brands
- Pharmaceutical formulators
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Contract manufacturers and formulation houses
- Multinational pet care and home care brands
The company’s pigment technology is tailored to match global regulatory requirements including FDA, REACH, and ECHA, making it highly relevant to export-oriented formulations.
Capabilities
- Fully integrated pigment manufacturing plant in India
- GMP-compliant facilities with ISO certifications
- Advanced R&D lab for custom pigment treatments
- Global logistics and compliance support
- Custom formulation and dispersion services
- Scalable production for small to bulk volumes
Certifications and Compliance Records
KOEL Colours is compliant with multiple international quality and safety regulations:
- ISO 9001:2015
- REACH (EU)
- FDA (US) certified colors
- Halal & Kosher certifications for relevant products
- ECHA registered ingredients for EU use
These certifications support the company’s export-readiness and quality assurance commitments.
Customer Testimonials
While individual testimonials are limited in the public domain, the company’s extensive export record and long-standing presence on B2B platforms such as Chemxpert and CosmeticsDesign underscore its strong client satisfaction, particularly around pigment consistency, regulatory adherence, and supply chain reliability.
Major Achievements
- Exporting to over 45 countries across six continents
- Recognized by regulatory authorities in the US and EU for compliant pigment manufacturing
- Development of next-gen sunscreen pigments and lip-color dispersions
- Established long-term partnerships with global pharmaceutical and personal care companies
- Expanding footprint in clean beauty and sustainable colorant technologies
KOEL Colours Pvt. Ltd. continues to set benchmarks in pigment technology and global formulation support, backed by its dedication to innovation, compliance, and performance excellence.
