Cleaning & Detergents
The Soap & Detergent Manufacturing industry is vibrant and ever evolving, driven by robust product innovation as manufacturers strive for consumer attention.
In the UK, this market surpasses £1 billion, maintaining stability while shifting towards eco-friendly products and streamlining existing brands.
At ICL, we manufacture and distribute a broad spectrum of chemicals, serving clients from blue-chip corporations to small, independent manufacturers. Our products play crucial roles in various applications, including industrial cleaning, automotive care, laundry and textile care, household cleaning, and CIP (cleaning in place).
Cleaning & Detergents
Products
Below is an overview of our core product range. If you require a specific product not listed, please contact us.
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H₂SO₄
Battery Acid
Battery Acid is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid. It is a colourless to slightly yellow viscous liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations. -
NaOH
Caustic Soda
Caustic Soda is a colourless, clear to slightly turbid liquid. It is also available as a solid, typically in the form of pearls or prills. In all forms, Caus... -
H₂O
Demineralised Water
Demineralised Water (sometimes called DI Water or Deionised Water) is water that has been treated to have most of the impurities (ions) removed. -
FeCl₂
Ferrous Chloride
Ferrous Chloride is a corrosive, acidic solution. It is a brown-green/yellow liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations. -
HCl
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive, strong mineral acid. Pure grades are usually colourless, Commercial grades can be pale-yellow. It has a pungent, irritating... -
NaCl
Salt / Sodium Chloride
Salt (Sodium Chloride) is a white crystalline or granular material. It is alkaline and readily-soluble in water. -
NaOH
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide is a colourless, clear to slightly turbid liquid. It is highly corrosive and reactive. -
NaOCl
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium Hypochlorite is an alkaline, green-yellow liquid. It has a distinct, irritating odour and is soluble in water at all concentrations. -
HS₂O₄
Sulphuric Acid
Sulphuric Acid is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid. It is a colourless to slightly yellow viscous liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations. -
Zn(CH₃CO₂)₂
Zinc Acetate
Zinc Acetate solution is a clear, colourless liquid. In powder form it is white - both liquid and powder have a slight smell of vinegar (acetic acid), and ar...
H₂SO₄
Battery Acid
Battery Acid is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid. It is a colourless to slightly yellow viscous liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations.
Technical Information
Formula
H₂SO₄
CAS
7664-93-9
UN
1830
Commodity
28070010
Synonyms
Sulphuric Acid, Battery Acid, Oil of Vitriol, Fertiliser Acid, Hydrogen Sulphate
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Battery Acid has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Aerospace – metal treatment, also used for pH control
- Agriculture – pH control
- Batteries – electrolyte in lead-acid batteries
- Cleaning – drain cleaner
- Food & Beverage – pH control (effluent treatment)
- Leisure – pH control
- Metal Treatment – pickling, electroplating
- Pharmaceutical – pH control (water/ effluent treatment)
- Power – regeneration of ion exchange resins
- Paper – chlorine dioxide generation
- Water Treatment – pH control
Strengths & grades
- Stored at 96%
- Dilutions available from 96% down to 1%
- Product available to meet BS 899:2009 – Treatment of Water for Human Consumption
Storage & supply
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers
- We have considerable storage at our sea-fed tanks in Port Clarence and West Thurrock
- We have significant storage at other UK sites to support manufacturing and packaging operations
NaOH
Caustic Soda
Caustic Soda is a colourless, clear to slightly turbid liquid. It is also available as a solid, typically in the form of pearls or prills. In all forms, Caustic Soda is highly corrosive and reactive.
Technical Information
Formula
NaOH
CAS
1310-73-2
UN
1824
Commodity
28151200
Synonyms
Sodium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda Liquor, Lye
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Caustic Soda has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Aerospace – metal treatment, also used for pH control
- Agriculture – pH control, also used for effluent treatment
- Cleaning – degreasing and pH control
- Food & Beverage – cleaning in place (CIP), pH control
- Metal Treatment – anodising and electroplating, pH control & effluent treatment
- Pharmaceutical – production of intermediates, pH control (water/ effluent treatment)
- Paper – raising pH during pulping process
- Power – regeneration of ion exchange resins
- Raw material/ intermediate in chemical manufacture
- Soap making – saponification
- Water Treatment – pH control
Strengths & grades
- Stored at 50%
- Dilutions available from 50% down to 1%
- Available to meet BS EN 896: 2012 – Treatment of Water for Human Consumption, Commission Regulation (EU) No.231/2012 (E524), and the current Food Chemicals Codex
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Caustic Soda using membrane cell technology at our site in West Thurrock, Essex
- We have considerable storage at our sea-fed tank in West Thurrock
- We have significant storage at other UK sites to support manufacturing operations
H₂O
Demineralised Water
Demineralised Water (sometimes called DI Water or Deionised Water) is water that has been treated to have most of the impurities (ions) removed.
Technical Information
Formula
H₂O
CAS
7732-18-5
UN
N/A
Commodity
28530010
Synonyms
Deionised Water, DI Water, Demin Water, Purified Water
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Demineralised Water has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Automotive – used in batteries, and for diluting antifreeze
- Chemical manufacture – used in formulations due to lower impurities
- Metal Treatment – helps to prevent corrosion
- Power – reduces scale formation during steam generation
- Water treatment – used in cooling systems and boilers
Strengths & grades
- Generated on site by continuous process
- Standard conductivity is 50 microsiemens
- Lower conductivity available by request
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Demineralised Water by reverse osmosis technology at our sites in West Thurrock and Selby
FeCl₂
Ferrous Chloride
Ferrous Chloride is a corrosive, acidic solution. It is a brown-green/yellow liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations.
Technical Information
Formula
FeCl₂
CAS
7758-94-3
UN
1760
Commodity
28273920
Synonyms
Iron (ii) Chloride, Iron Dichloride
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Ferrous Chloride has fewer applications than related products such as Ferric Chloride and Ferric Sulphate, some examples below:
- Water treatment
- Removal of suspended solids, particularly chromates
- Flocculation agent
- Raw material for manufacture of Ferric Chloride and Iron Oxides
- Reducing agent in organic synthesis reactions
- Biogas – used for removal of Hydrogen Sulphide
Strengths & grades
- Standard strength is typically 10% total Iron (Fe₂+ and Fe₃+) (22-26% as FeCl₂)
- Dilutions may be possible on request
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Ferrous Chloride at our sites in Runcorn, Cheshire and Grays, Essex
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers
- We have significant storage at our production site in Runcorn and Grays, with additional storage at other UK sites
HCl
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive, strong mineral acid. Pure grades are usually colourless, Commercial grades can be pale-yellow. It has a pungent, irritating odour and higher concentrations will fume, particularly at low temperatures.
Technical Information
Formula
HCl
CAS
7647-01-0
UN
1789
Commodity
28061000
Synonyms
Hydrogen Chloride, Muriatic Acid, Spirits of Salt
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Hydrochloric Acid has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Aerospace – metal treatment, also used for pH control
- Agriculture – pH control
- Construction – borehole regeneration
- Food & Beverage – pH control (effluent treatment), cleaning
- Leisure – pH control
- Metal Treatment – steel pickling, electroplating
- Pharmaceutical – pH control (water/ effluent treatment), production of intermediates
- Power – regeneration of ion exchange resins
- Raw material in chemical manufacture
- Water Treatment – cleaning of membranes and regeneration of ion exchange resins
Strengths & grades
- Stored at 36% – available as Pure or Commercial Grade
- Dilutions available from 36% down to 1%
- Pure Grade product meets BS EN 939:2016 – Treatment of Water Intended for Human Consumption and Commission Regulation (EU) No.231/2012 (E507)
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Hydrochloric Acid using chlor-alkali membrane cell technology at our site in West Thurrock, Essex
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers
- We have import facilities at a sea-fed tank in Hull
- We have considerable storage at our manufacturing site in West Thurrock, with additional storage at other UK sites
NaCl
Salt / Sodium Chloride
Salt (Sodium Chloride) is a white crystalline or granular material. It is alkaline and readily-soluble in water.
Technical Information
Formula
NaCl
CAS
7647-14-5
UN
N/A
Commodity
250100
Synonyms
Sodium Chloride, Common Salt, Rock Salt, Table Salt, Saline
Packaging Option
Crystal
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Granular
- bulk up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Salt (Sodium Chloride) has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Chemical manufacture – used in chlor-alkali process to make caustic soda, hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite and for other downstream products such as PVC, plastics etc
- Water treatment – used for water-softening, and for OSEC (On Site Electrolytic Chlorination)
- De-icing – mainly for road and pathways
- Food – used as seasoning, and for preservation
Strengths & grades
- Typically supplied in crystal (fine or coarse) or granular form
- Brine solutions available on request
Storage & supply
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers
- Salt (Sodium Chloride) is supplied in bulk from UK stock
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NaOH
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide is a colourless, clear to slightly turbid liquid. It is highly corrosive and reactive.
Technical Information
Formula
NaOH
CAS
1310-73-2
UN
1824
Commodity
28151200
Synonyms
Caustic Soda, Caustic Soda Liquor, Caustic, Lye
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Sodium Hydroxide has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Aerospace – metal treatment, also used for pH control
- Agriculture – pH control, also used for effluent treatment
- Cleaning – degreasing and pH control
- Food & Beverage – cleaning in place (CIP), pH control
- Metal Treatment – anodising and electroplating, pH control & effluent treatment
- Pharmaceutical – production of intermediates, pH control (water/ effluent treatment)
- Paper – raising pH during pulping process
- Power – regeneration of ion exchange resins
- Raw material/ intermediate in chemical manufacture
- Soap making – saponification
- Water Treatment – pH control
Strengths & grades
- Stored at 50%
- Dilutions available from 50% down to 1%
- Available to meet BS EN 896: 2012 – Treatment of Water for Human Consumption, Commission Regulation (EU) No.231/2012 (E524), and the current Food Chemicals Codex
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Sodium Hydroxide using membrane cell technology at our site in West Thurrock, Essex
- We have considerable storage at our sea-fed tank in West Thurrock
- We have significant storage at other UK sites to support our manufacturing operations
NaOCl
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium Hypochlorite is an alkaline, green-yellow liquid. It has a distinct, irritating odour and is soluble in water at all concentrations.
Technical Information
Formula
NaOCl
CAS
7681-52-9
UN
1791
Commodity
28289000
Synonyms
Bleach, Thycal
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Sodium Hypochlorite is mainly used for disinfection across a wide variety of industries – examples below:
- Agriculture – disinfection
- Cleaning – bleaching/ disinfection
- Food & Beverage – sterilising & cleaning
- Leisure – chlorination/ sanitation of swimming pools
- Metal Treatment – effluent treatment, cyanide neutralisation
- Pharmaceutical – sterilisation & disinfectant
- Power – cooling tower treatment, control of algae & mussel growth on intake system
- Paper – pulp bleaching, water treatment
- Water Treatment – chlorination and disinfection
Strengths & grades
- Stored at 15% available chlorine
- Dilutions available from 15% down to 1%
- Available as Thycal (DWI approved), ULB and standard grades
- Product available to meet BS EN 901:2013 – Treatment of Water for Human Consumption
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Sodium Hypochlorite using membrane cell technology at our site in West Thurrock, Essex
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers
- We have significant storage at our production site in West Thurrock, with additional storage at other UK sites.
HS₂O₄
Sulphuric Acid
Sulphuric Acid is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid. It is a colourless to slightly yellow viscous liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations.
Technical Information
Formula
HS₂O₄
CAS
7664-93-9
UN
1830
Commodity
28070010
Synonyms
Sulfuric Acid, Battery Acid, Oil of Vitriol, Fertiliser Acid, Hydrogen Sulphate
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
Sulphuric Acid has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Aerospace – metal treatment, also used for pH control
- Agriculture – pH control
- Batteries – electrolyte in lead-acid batteries
- Cleaning – drain cleaner
- Food & Beverage – pH control (effluent treatment)
- Leisure – pH control
- Metal Treatment – pickling, electroplating
- Pharmaceutical – pH control (water/ effluent treatment)
- Power – regeneration of ion exchange resins
- Paper – chlorine dioxide generation
- Water Treatment – pH control
Strengths & grades
- Stored at 96%
- Dilutions available from 96% down to 1%
- Product available to meet BS 899:2009 – Treatment of Water for Human Consumption
Storage & supply
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers
- We have considerable storage at our sea-fed tanks in Port Clarence and West Thurrock
- We have significant storage at other UK sites to support manufacturing and packaging operations
Zn(CH₃CO₂)₂
Zinc Acetate
Zinc Acetate solution is a clear, colourless liquid. In powder form it is white – both liquid and powder have a slight smell of vinegar (acetic acid), and are soluble in water.
Technical Information
Formula
Zn(CH₃CO₂)₂
CAS
557-34-6
UN
N/A
Commodity
29152990
Synonyms
Zinc salt of acetic acid, Zinc diacetate
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Liquid
- packaged from 25ltd to 1000lt
Powder
- bulk bags up to 500kg
Powder
- bags up to 20kg
Product Information
Zinc Acetate has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Chemical manufacture – used in the production of other Zinc compounds
- Wood treatment – preservative
- Detergents – helps to prevent glass corrosion
- Animal Feed – to boost immunity and growth
Strengths & grades
- Solution is produced at a concentration of 35%
- Dilutions are available from 25% down to 1%
- Powder is available in anhydrous form, packed into either 500g bulk bags or 20kg bags
Storage & supply
- ICL manufacture Zinc Acetate solution at our site in Selby. The product is then spray-dried to produce powder
- Material is made to order, but can be held in stock to be called off if required
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