R&D Formulation
Application-specific chemical development led by an experienced technical team. Distil manages formulation design, trials, and validation to help brands move from concept to commercially viable chemistry with greater confidence.
Distil delivers custom chemical manufacturing backed by R&D-led formulation, flexible production, and secure scale-up support. From lab development to commercial batches, brands get a single partner for technical trials, quality control, and supply chain coordination designed to protect IP and accelerate reliable market delivery.
End-to-end specialty chemical services spanning formulation, scale-up, production, protection, and delivery.
Application-specific chemical development led by an experienced technical team. Distil manages formulation design, trials, and validation to help brands move from concept to commercially viable chemistry with greater confidence.
Scalable production through a trusted manufacturing network allows customers to expand output without heavy capex. Unified quality systems help maintain consistency, reduce process drift, and support dependable commercial execution.
Integrated logistics and execution services provide a single point of contact from lab to commercial scale. Customers gain visibility into batch yields, smoother coordination, and more efficient scale-up planning.
Structured controls, process fragmentation, and permission-based access help safeguard proprietary formulations and production knowledge. Customers retain data ownership while diversifying manufacturing with stronger confidentiality protections.
Purpose-built additives and masterbatch systems support demanding polymer applications across automotive, agriculture, healthcare, electronics, and packaging with targeted performance such as UV stability, durability, and flame retardancy.
High-performance specialty ingredients for personal care include mineral UV systems, cosmetic esters, and mild surfactants. Distil supports formulation performance, sensory goals, and scale-up for modern beauty and skincare brands.
The process starts with a detailed review of your application, performance targets, regulatory needs, and commercial goals. Distil aligns chemistry, production constraints, and end-use expectations before development begins.
See how brands scale specialty chemical products with expert formulation and dependable manufacturing support.
Distil combines technical depth, flexible production, and execution support in one manufacturing partner.
Dedicated scientists and engineers tailor formulations to precise application and performance requirements.
Asset-light production enables commercial growth without the delays and costs of new capex.
Customers retain data ownership with structured controls, fragmented processes, and permission-based access.
One point of contact manages formulation, manufacturing, logistics, and scale-up coordination end to end.
Experienced leaders across R&D, operations, and growth.
Co-founder & CEO
Atanu Agarrwal is the Co-founder and CEO of Distil, the Mumbai-based specialty chemicals platform he helped launch in 2024. An IIT Bombay alumnus, Atanu brings deep expertise as a seasoned private equity professional with significant experience managing control deals at a $1 billion New York-based fund. At Distil, he leads the company's strategic direction, investor relations, and North America expansion, having helped secure a $3 million seed round and a $7 million Series A. Atanu is committed to enabling global brands to diversify production and accelerate sustainable sourcing while protecting intellectual property. His financial acumen and global perspective are central to Distil's mission of delivering high-performance specialty chemicals engineered at scale.
Co-founder & COO
Viraj Shah is the Co-founder and COO of Distil, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's operations and growth since its founding in 2024. An IIT Bombay alumnus, Viraj is a consummate operator with a proven track record of scaling high-growth technology and supply chain ventures. At Distil, he oversees day-to-day operations, supply chain execution, and partner network management, helping build a base of 20+ suppliers and 100+ customers within the company's first year. Viraj's hands-on expertise ensures seamless delivery from lab to commercial scale, embodying Distil's commitment to end-to-end partnership and flexible, asset-light manufacturing for global specialty chemicals clients.
Head, Personal Care
Kiro Rizk serves as Head of Personal Care at Distil, leading the company's specialty chemicals offerings for the personal care segment. With deep domain expertise in personal care formulation and application-specific chemical development, Kiro is responsible for driving customer engagement, technical solutions, and product innovation within one of Distil's core verticals. He works closely with the R&D and operations teams to ensure that brands receive tailored formulations that meet their precise performance and sustainability requirements. Kiro's industry knowledge and customer-focused approach reflect Distil's broader commitment to delivering high-performance specialty chemicals through an integrated, expert-led platform that scales reliably from development to commercial production.
Vice President, R&D
Dr. Leema Joseph is the Vice President of R&D at Distil, where she leads the company's research and development function across its specialty chemicals portfolio. With advanced academic credentials and industry expertise drawn from a team background spanning organizations such as Dow, BASF, L'Oréal, Huntsman, and Reliance Industries, Dr. Joseph oversees application-specific formulation, technical trials, and innovation pipelines for segments including personal care, advanced polymers, and flavours and fragrances. She ensures that every product is engineered to meet precise customer specifications while maintaining the highest quality standards. Dr. Joseph's scientific leadership is central to Distil's R&D-led value proposition and its mission to deliver specialty chemicals that perform at commercial scale.
Vice President, Operations
Raghunath V Iyer is the Vice President of Operations at Distil, overseeing the end-to-end execution of the company's asset-light manufacturing and supply chain model. With extensive operational experience in specialty chemicals and industrial supply chains, Raghunath ensures that production quality, batch consistency, and logistics performance meet the exacting standards of Distil's global brand customers. He manages Distil's network of 20+ manufacturing partners and coordinates seamlessly across the company's facilities in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Raghunath's systematic approach to eliminating process drift and enabling scalable production without capital expenditure is a cornerstone of Distil's promise to deliver high-performance specialty chemicals reliably and efficiently.
A contract manufacturer produces products on behalf of another company using agreed specifications, quality standards, and production requirements. In custom chemical manufacturing, this can include formulation development, pilot trials, scale-up, batch production, quality control, packaging coordination, and logistics support. The goal is to help brands bring products to market without building and operating all manufacturing capabilities internally.
Speak with our team about formulation, scale-up, and supply needs.
Secure customer-owned formulation data
Consistency across scaled production
Expert-driven development and scale-up
Share your application, formulation goals, and production requirements. Distil's team will review your needs and outline the next steps for development, scale-up, and supply.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 7902 101 101. You can also send us a quick email at contact@distil.market.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 7902 101 101. You can also send us a quick email at contact@distil.market.