Specialty ingredients · est. 1978 · women-owned

We make
molecules that

protect.preserve.emulsify.perform.

Preservatives, UV filters, emulsifiers and active ingredients — manufactured in India, trusted across 60+ countries.

Chemical manufacturing plant with stainless steel reactors and production equipment.

Operators filling chemical products into drums using enclosed processing equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Technician operating a stainless steel Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryer (ANFD) in a GMP-compliant chemical manufacturing facility.

SALIGUARD ◦ SALISOL ◦ SALICARE ◦ SALINATURAL ◦ SALIBACT ◦ PRESERVATIVES ◦ UV FILTERS ◦ EMULSIFIERS ◦ MULTIFUNCTIONAL ACTIVES ◦ NATURAL EXTRACTS ◦

About us

Established in 1978, Salicylates & Chemicals is a globally recognized manufacturer of preservatives, UV filters, emulsifiers and active ingredients for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries.

With more than 45 years of experience and a team of 400+ dedicated members, our women-owned enterprise is a trusted partner to manufacturers and distributors globally, committed to sustainability across our ingredients and business operations.

Product lines

Seven ranges, built since 1978.

1978Traditional Preservatives→2004Sunscreens & UV Filters→2004Paraben-Free Preservatives→2016Actives→2020Natural Preservatives→2024Emulsifiers→2024Emollients & Boosters→

At a glance

Women-owned enterprise

45+

Years of experience

100+

Products

60+

Countries served

1500+

Customers

400+

Team members

Industries we serve

Six industries, one ingredient partner.

Beauty & Wellbeing

Personal Care

Pharmaceutical

Food & Nutrition

Home Care

Animal Health

How we help

Support built around your formulation.

Formulation support

Our Mumbai formulation lab works alongside your team on customisation and tailored solutions, so an ingredient fits your formulation rather than the other way around.