Rubamin and Distil Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale High-Performance Zinc Derivatives in North America

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Rubamin and Distil Announce Exclusive Strategic Partnership to Scale High-Performance Zinc Derivatives for North American Personal Care Markets

Mumbai and Vadodara, India (March 9, 2026) – Distil, an R&D-led specialty chemicals platform, and Rubamin Private Limited, a versatile global producer of zinc compounds with a manufacturing legacy of nearly four decades and production capacity exceeding 50,000 tons per annum, today announced the signing of a strategic commercial agreement.

Under this partnership, Distil will serve as the exclusive co-development, marketing, and distribution partner for Rubamin’s high-performance Zinc Oxide powders, dispersions, and derivatives across the United States and Canada.

The collaboration combines Rubamin’s world-class manufacturing capabilities with Distil’s specialized application research and development expertise and global distribution network. The partnership will primarily focus on supplying zinc derivatives for sun-care, cosmetics, and over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical applications, while ensuring full compliance with stringent U.S. FDA and GMP standards.

Leadership Perspectives

Atul Dalmia, Chairman of Rubamin Private Limited, said:

"At Rubamin, we have always been driven by the 'Power of Zero'—harnessing innovation to create value with minimal environmental impact. This partnership with Distil allows us to extend our reach into the sophisticated North American personal care market, leveraging our decades of expertise in hydro-metallurgy to provide sustainably sourced, high-purity Zinc derivatives to a global audience."

Atanu Agarrwal, Co-founder & CEO of Distil, said:

"Our mission is to redefine specialty chemical manufacturing by providing a transparent, high-performance platform for global brands. This partnership with Rubamin is a significant milestone in broadening our offerings in niche and safe compounds for human consumption. By bridging the gap between Indian manufacturing excellence and North American demand, we are enabling brands to access sustainable, high-quality ingredients with full IP protection and operational visibility."

Ankur Shah, Vice President – Commercial of Rubamin Private Limited, said:

"This exclusive agreement is a testament to our commitment to supplying products manufactured using processes that comply with internationally recognized certifications and application-specific standards. By routing all North American inquiries through Distil, we ensure our customers receive specialized technical support and seamless logistical coordination.

Together, we are building a robust, circular supply chain that meets the growing demand for sustainable materials while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance."

Kiro Rizk, Head of Personal Care at Distil, added:

"Zinc Oxide is a cornerstone of modern sun-care, and the demand for specialized particle engineering—focusing on transparency and SPF efficacy—has never been higher. Rubamin’s technical capability to produce high-purity, low-impurity profiles allows us to offer ingredients that meet the most rigorous aesthetic and stability requirements of leading global personal care brands."

About Rubamin

Rubamin Private Limited is the only zinc recycling company in the world that has architectured and integrated French, Chemical, and Calcination technologies in an environmentally safe and sustainable manner.

The company has a strong brand recall with its ZYNK® product suite, including:

• ZINCOLLIED®
• ZynkFeed®
• Acti.Z®
• ZYNKO3™
• ScavenZink™
• AgrowZed™
• FireSafe®
• ZnPure™
• Zynk.SP®
• Zynk.SPerse™

With 35 SKUs and multiple customized variants, Rubamin caters to various sectors including:

• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics & Skincare
• Human and Animal Nutrition
• Agriculture
• Industrial applications

The company also produces metal compounds involving Molybdenum, Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Tungsten, and Vanadium for high-value industrial applications.

About Distil

• Distil, founded in 2024, is an R&D-led specialty chemicals platform redefining global manufacturing through a “secure control layer” model.
• By acting as a protected technical interface between global brands and high-quality manufacturing assets, Distil enables companies to:
• Localize production
• Safeguard intellectual property
• Accelerate adoption of sustainable ingredients

Led by a team of industry veterans, scientists, PhDs, and engineers, Distil is backed by leading venture capital and strategic investors, enabling institutional-grade reliability in the fragmented global specialty chemicals market.

Media Contacts

Distil
Email: atanu@distil.market

Rubamin Private Limited
Email: ankur.shah@rubamin.com

Website: https://www.distil.market/
Email: founders@distil.market
Phone: +91 9869052819