Food & Drink
The UK’s Food and Drink industry is a major contributor to the economy, adding over £25 billion annually. This vast sector spans from primary processing to sophisticated prepared foods, with beverages alone accounting for about £6 billion. Other significant sections include meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, oils and fats, dairy, grain and starch, and bakery.
ICL plays a crucial role in this industry by manufacturing and distributing a wide range of materials.
Our products serve as either essential ingredients or for associated cleaning and water treatment needs. We cater to a variety of areas:
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bakery
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Meat, Poultry, & Fish
- Fruits, Vegetables, & Salads
- Ready meals
Food & Drink
Products
Below is a detailed list of our core products. If you require something not listed, please get in touch.
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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... -
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... -
H₃PO₄
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric acid is a colourless, odourless, acidic liquid which is soluble in water at all concentrations. -
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.
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
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
H₃PO₄
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric acid is a colourless, odourless, acidic liquid which is soluble in water at all concentrations.
Technical Information
Formula
H₃PO₄
CAS
7664-38-2
UN
1805
Commodity
28092000
Synonyms
Orthophosphoric acid
Packaging Option
Liquid
- bulk, up to 28 tonnes
Product Information
The primary use of phosphoric acid is for fertilizers, consuming approximately 90% of production. Outside of this, Phosphoric Acid has a wide range of applications across a variety of industries – examples below:
- Food & beverage – used to acidify beverages and jams, also acts as a preservative
- Chemical manufacture – used in production of phosphates and activated carbon
- Metal treatment – to prevent iron oxidation, as well as for etching and passivation
- Water treatment – used to prevent plumbosolvency, which is where lead leaches into the water supply from lead pipes
Strengths & grades
- Typically supplied as a 75% w/w solution
- Concentrations of up to 85% are available
- Dilutions may be possible on request
- Product available to meet BS EN 974:2003 – Treatment of Water Intended for Human Consumption, Commission Regulation (EU) No.231/2012 (E338), and the current Food Chemicals Codex
Storage & supply
- ICL have long-term agreements in place with European producers
- We have significant storage at our sites in West Thurrock and Widnes
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
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