Dasic International Limited

What Dasic International Limited does

Dasic International Limited is a UK-based specialty chemical formulator founded in 1962 (originally as Dairy, Agriculture and Service Industry Chemicals) and headquartered in Romsey, Hampshire. The company designs and manufactures cleaning, hygiene, maintenance and oil-spill-response chemistries sold under proprietary brand families including Slickgone (oil dispersants), Aerostrip (aerospace paint removers), and an extensive range of aircraft, rail and road-transport cleaning products (Ultrakleen, Traffikleen, R2010-R2130, Scalex, etc.). Technology is centred on aqueous-based, biodegradable, VOC-free formulations; the Aerostrip paint-remover line is patent-protected and the Slickgone range includes internationally approved Type 3 concentrate dispersants effective on weathered oils, water-in-oil emulsions, and freshwater environments.

Dasic serves four end-markets: aerospace (commercial airlines, MROs, defence OEMs), rail/rolling stock operators, road transport and forecourt operators, and oil & gas / maritime spill response. Customers disclosed on the company's website include BP, Shell, Chevron, Total, ADNOC, Petrobras, PETRONAS, Qatar Petroleum, NIOC, BAE Systems, British Airways, the UK Ministry of Defence, Westland Helicopters and the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Products are sold via direct sales from the UK headquarters and through a curated network of regional distributors (UAE, Norway, Australia, India, Netherlands). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact sales for quotations, and products are offered in multiple pack sizes from 4x5 litres through 1000-litre IBCs.

The business is a privately held UK private limited company (company number 02005284) operating through three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Dasic International Aerospace Limited, Dasic International OSD Limited, Dasic Food Hygiene Limited). It holds ISO 9001 certification, a Queen's Award for Export Achievement, and Investor in People status. Revenue model is predominantly one-time product sales of chemicals and ancillary application equipment, supplemented by bundled technical support and training services. No funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Dasic International Limited

Legal name

Dasic International Limited

Website

https://dasicinter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dasic International Limited is a UK-based specialty chemical formulator founded in 1962 that designs and manufactures cleaning, paint-removal and oil-spill dispersant products for aerospace, rail, road transport and oil & gas customers worldwide, distributed through direct sales and regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Industrial Cleaning Chemicals

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Surface / All-Surface Hard Surface Cleaners (CRAJACAG), Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB), Heavy Equipment, Fleet & Dumpster Pad Washing (HSAIAMAJ), Appliance & Specialty Hard Surface Cleaners (Oven/BBQ/Cooktop) (CRAJACAH)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning chemicals
• Aircraft cleaning products
• Oil spill dispersants
• Rail cleaning solutions
• Specialty chemical formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Romsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialist Chemical Cleaning Products: Sale of chemical cleaning, hygiene and maintenance formulations for aerospace, rail, road transport sectors. Products include aircraft cleaners, train care products, transport cleaning solutions, and industrial degreasers sold in various pack sizes.
2. Oil Dispersant Products: Sale of oil spill dispersant products including Slickgone EW, NS, LTSW, and Freshwater variants for maritime, oil & gas, and environmental response applications worldwide.
3. Specialist Application Equipment: Supply of specialist equipment needed to apply cleaning and maintenance products, providing complete solutions to customers.
4. Technical Support and Training: Unrivalled technical support and training services in successful use of products, bundled with product sales for customer satisfaction.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dasic International Limited manufactures and sells specialist chemical cleaning, hygiene, and maintenance formulations for aerospace (aircraft exterior/interior cleaners and paint removers), rail (rolling stock cleaners), road transport (commercial vehicle cleaners, traffic film removers, polishes, and forecourt products), and oil spill response (Slickgone dispersants). The company additionally supplies application equipment and bundled technical support/training to deliver complete cleaning solutions to enterprise customers worldwide.

Product overview

Dasic International Limited is a specialist chemical cleaning products company that manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning, hygiene and maintenance solutions across three main sectors: Aerospace (aircraft cleaning, paint removers), Rail (train care products for rolling stock), and Road/Transport (commercial vehicle cleaning, forecourt products). The company also produces oil spill dispersant products under the Slickgone brand. The product range includes exterior and interior cleaning solutions, paint strippers, traffic film removers, vinyl cleaners, chrome and glass cleaners, descaling products, and specialized oil dispersants for marine and freshwater environments. The company operates from Hampshire, UK and has been in operation since 1962, with global distribution through carefully selected distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultrakleen A500 Premium quality, high foaming biodegradable traffic film remover for commercial vehicles with superior cleaning on everyday traffic soiling and chassis areas.
• Traffikleen A290 Multi-purpose, biodegradable and economical traffic film remover for everyday vehicle soiling, usable by hand or in automatic brush or spray machine applications.
• Wash and Wax High quality biodegradable wash and wax concentrate that leaves a high gloss finish on commercial vehicles while being water repellant and protecting paintwork.
• Sparkal Multi-purpose, controlled foam, biodegradable liquid cleaner for fast and effective removal of traffic film from commercial and public transport vehicles.
• Super Trailblazer High quality, biodegradable heavy duty traffic film remover formulated for cleaning commercial and public transport vehicles with water scale control.
• Curtkleen Specialized concentrated biodegradable vinyl cleaning solution for removing traffic film and heavy grime from curtain-sided trailers.
• Chassiskleen Biodegradable, solvent-free cleaning formulation for safe and efficient removal of oil, grease and road soils from commercial vehicles' chassis, undergear and engines.
• Creet Inhibited acidic descaler and deruster for rapid removal of carbonate scale, iron oxide deposits, cement and limestone from plant and equipment.
• Bitumex Spot treatment for cleaning tar deposits from vehicle paintwork, non-caustic and safe on painted surfaces.
• Lacqsolv Aqueous based cleaner for removing non-wax type protective coatings from exterior of new cars, vans and trucks.
• Scalex Fast-acting descaler for removal of unsightly water scale and algae from car wash areas, toilets, porcelain, non-ferrous and ferrous surfaces.
• Glass-Kleen Ready to use, non-smearing glass and perspex cleaner giving rapid crystal clear results on all glass surfaces including double glazing, windscreens and mirrors.
• R2010 Rail Cleaning Gel Heavy duty acid-based gel for hand cleaning of rolling stock to remove iron oxide staining and general soiling.
• R2020 Rail Cleaner Water dilutable general interior and exterior cleaner for manual cleaning of rail carriage interiors and exteriors.
• R2050 Rail Cleaner Acid-based cleaner developed for machine application to remove heavy oxide staining from rolling stock; freeze/thaw stable with low corrosivity to most metals; meets DP17 corrosion requirements.
• R2070 Rail Cleaner Alkaline-based cleaner with unique ingredient for removing general soiling and light oxide staining from rolling stock; non-corrosive to most metals.
• R2080 Rail Cleaner Multi-purpose heavy duty gel cleaner removing oil, grease, leaf-fall and de-icer deposits from vehicle undersides.
• R2090 Chewing Gum Remover Concentrated, ready-to-use chewing gum removal product for hard surfaces; also effective on adhesive, ink deposits, and heavy oil and grease deposits.
• R2130 Underframe Cleaner Underframe cleaner for removal of iron oxide deposits from rolling stock under frames; also suitable for workshop floors and walls.
• Slickgone EW Oil Dispersant High efficiency oil dispersant combining low toxicity with exceptional ability to break down water-in-oil emulsions (chocolate mousses); effective on refined oils and bunker fuels; meets UK authority efficiency and toxicity requirements.
• Slickgone NS Oil Dispersant Type 3 concentrate dispersant effective on wide range of oils including those with high wax content; extremely low toxicity to marine organisms with international approvals.
• Slickgone LTSW Oil Dispersant Water-based, hydrocarbon-free concentrate dispersant highly effective at emulsifying crude oils, fuel oils and water-in-oil emulsions with extremely low toxicity; licensed under Dumping at Sea Act 1974.
• Slickgone Freshwater Dispersant Revolutionary dispersant effective in low and zero salinity waters; one of few products worldwide that can disperse oil efficiently in freshwater environments; conforms to OECD surfactant biodegradability regulations.
• Aerospace Aircraft Cleaning Products Comprehensive portfolio of specialist aircraft exterior cleaning and polishing products, interior cleaning solutions, and toilet maintenance products for commercial and military aviation operators.
• Aerospace Paint Removers (Application and Immersion) Aerospace paint removal solutions including application paint strippers and immersion paint removers, with patented Aerostrip next-generation VOC-free, environmentally friendly, odourless formulations.
• Specialist Application Equipment Specialist equipment needed to apply Dasic cleaning and maintenance products, provided as part of the company's total solutions offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced downtime through faster cleaning times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional.

• BITECregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBITEC is the UAE distributor for Dasic International oil dispersant products. Located in Dubai, they serve the Middle East market for oil spill response solutions.
• K.TODNEM ASregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK.TODNEM AS is the Norwegian distributor for Dasic International oil dispersant products, based in Sandnes, Norway.
• Spill Tech Pty LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpill Tech Pty Ltd is the Australian distributor for Dasic International oil dispersant products, located in Noosaville, Australia.
• ACCO International LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACCO International Ltd is the Indian distributor for Dasic International rail cleaning products, based in New Delhi.
• Dasic Holland B.VregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDasic Holland B.V is the Netherlands distributor for Dasic automotive and road transport cleaning products, based in 's-Gravendeel, Netherlands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF SE: World's largest chemical company with broad industrial cleaning, surfactants, and specialty formulations including aerospace and oil spill applications. Overlaps with Dasic's chemistry but at much greater scale and broader end-market exposure.
• Henkel AG: Global specialty chemicals giant with industrial cleaning, surface treatment, and aerospace maintenance product lines. Competes with Dasic in aerospace cleaning and paint removal from a broader portfolio and significantly larger scale.
• Clariant AG: Swiss specialty chemicals manufacturer with industrial cleaning, oil & gas, and aviation chemistry segments. Comparable customer base in oil & gas and similar regulatory-driven product positioning, though serving many more end markets.

Direct peers

• Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL): Industry-funded oil spill response cooperative providing dispersants and response services globally. Directly comparable to Dasic's Slickgone dispersant business, with overlapping end customers among major oil and gas companies and international regulatory approvals.
• Vikoma International: UK-based oil spill response equipment and chemical provider, including the Vikoma range of oil dispersants. Direct competitor in the dispersant market with overlapping EMEA customer base and similar regulatory positioning.
• Lamor Corporation: Finnish-headquartered oil spill response and environmental solutions provider offering dispersants, recovery equipment, and response services. Comparable to Dasic's Slickgone range, with similar exposure to oil major customers and international spill response tenders.
• Vecom Group: European manufacturer of industrial cleaning and maintenance chemicals serving marine, oil & gas, and industrial MRO customers. Comparable scale, vertical specialization, and product range to Dasic, particularly in maritime and oil spill response chemistry.
• Celeste Industries Corporation: Specialist manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance chemicals for aerospace, rail, and industrial applications. Direct peer in aerospace cleaning formulations with comparable OEM approval strategy and product line structure.

Emerging players

• Dr. Sthamer GmbH: Hamburg-based specialist manufacturer of firefighting foams and oil spill dispersants. Closely comparable to Dasic's Slickgone portfolio in chemistry and end markets, with a primary focus on firefighting foam and a European customer base.
• Maratek Environmental: Canadian provider of solvent recycling and specialty cleaning chemistry for industrial and oil spill response applications. Comparable scale and niche specialty positioning to Dasic, with overlapping end-use cases in industrial cleaning and environmental remediation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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