Emulsion instability
Separation, changes in appearance or inconsistent performance during storage or processing.
SURFALCHEMY | APPLIED SURFACTANT & INTERFACIAL SCIENCE
Complex formulation challenge? Start with the science.
SURFALCHEMY provides specialist technical consulting in surfactants, emulsions, dispersions and industrial formulations. We help R&D and manufacturing teams investigate performance problems, evaluate formulation options and bridge the gap between laboratory results and practical application.
Founder-led technical consulting by Dr. Bhushan Sonchal, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
RECOGNISABLE CLIENT CHALLENGES
When a formulation does not perform as expected
A product may perform well in the laboratory yet behave differently during storage, manufacturing or application. Understanding the formulation and the conditions in which it operates is an important step towards identifying the cause.
Wetting and spreading difficulties
Poor substrate wetting, uneven coverage or unexpected changes in application behaviour.
Unwanted foam
Foam generation or persistence that interferes with processing, filling or product performance.
Dispersion and coating issues
Inconsistent dispersion stability, coating quality or application performance.
Laboratory-to-plant performance gaps
A formulation that behaves differently when process conditions or production scale change.
Cost–performance trade-offs
The need to evaluate formulation options while considering performance, raw-material suitability and practical cost.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Technical support grounded in application needs
SURFALCHEMY works with technical teams to define formulation and performance challenges, examine relevant scientific and process factors, and develop practical approaches for evaluation.
Formulation Development
Support with ingredient selection, formulation design and performance evaluation for defined application requirements.
Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Investigation
Structured investigation of formulation, stability, compatibility and application-performance problems.
Surfactant & Interfacial Science
Technical guidance on wetting, emulsification, dispersion, foaming and related interfacial behaviour.
Performance Optimisation & Scale-Up Support
Evaluation of formulation and process variables when moving from laboratory development towards practical application.
Technical Advisory & Training
Specialist technical discussions and learning programmes tailored to relevant formulation and application topics.
INDUSTRIES
Applied across formulation-intensive industries
SURFALCHEMY's technical focus is relevant to formulation and application challenges across a range of industrial sectors.
- Detergents & Industrial Cleaning
- Paints & Coatings
- Textiles & Functional Finishes
- Agrochemical Formulations
- Oilfield & Specialty Chemicals
- Personal Care
- Construction Chemicals
FOUNDER-LED
The expertise behind SURFALCHEMY
SURFALCHEMY was founded by Dr. Bhushan Sonchal, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. His doctoral research focused on surfactant aggregation and interfacial behaviour.
His professional background spans industrial R&D, formulation development, technical troubleshooting, application testing and scale-up across multiple sectors.
Through SURFALCHEMY, he brings scientific understanding and practical industrial experience together to support clearly defined technical challenges.
HOW TO ENGAGE
A clear starting point for your technical challenge
01
Describe the challenge
Share the application, the observed problem and the outcome you are seeking.
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Initial discussion
We discuss the available information and whether SURFALCHEMY's expertise is relevant to your needs.
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Agree on the scope
Where there is a suitable fit, we define the proposed work, deliverables and commercial terms before proceeding.
Have a formulation or application challenge to discuss?
Tell SURFALCHEMY what you are working on and where you need technical support. An initial discussion can help establish whether there is a suitable basis for working together.
Discuss Your Technical Challenge