ICL Industrial Products

What ICL Industrial Products does

ICL Industrial Products is a division of ICL Group Ltd. (Israel Chemicals Ltd., NYSE: ICL), a publicly traded specialty minerals and chemicals company headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with sales offices in Amsterdam and the UK. The division manufactures and globally supplies specialty chemicals built around six core Dead Sea-derived elements: bromine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and sodium. It is identified as the world's largest producer of bromine and bromine-based compounds and the world's leading supplier of mineral-based food-grade supplements.

The product portfolio centers on flame retardant solutions (Fyrol®, VeriQuel®, TexFRon®, Phosflex®, Fyrolflex®, SaFRon®, and FR brominated series), antimicrobial solutions (Biobrom, Bactebrom, Bromosol, Fuzzicide), and mineral-based products for food, health, and personal care (SalONa® low-sodium salt, Scoralite® CaCO3, magnesium-based nutraceuticals). Proprietary technologies include PrimeDSM magnesium production (carnallite electrolytic reduction with the lowest-CO2 emissions globally), TextiMag™ (first-ever magnesium-based odor-control textile finishing), BromoQuel® (patented bromine neutralization), and the SAFR® flame retardant assessment framework. Recent 2024 launches include the FRONTIER Future FR Hub open-innovation program, TextiMag™ (September 2024), and VeriQuel® R100/F100 (November 2024).

The business operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, selling direct to industrial manufacturers and OEMs across automotive & EVs, electrical & electronics, building & construction, textiles, food, health & personal care, energy, antimicrobial, animal nutrition, and crop protection. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company provides solution customization and technical support, with products certified under FDA, Oeko-Tex, EP/USP/GMP-II, FCC, KOSHER, HALAL, FSSC 22000, and multiple fire-safety standards (ASTM E-84, DIN 4102 B2, MVSS302, California TB 117).

Name

ICL Industrial Products

Legal name

Israel Chemicals Ltd.

Website

https://icl-industrialproducts.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ICL Industrial Products is a division of ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL) that manufactures and globally supplies specialty chemicals based on Dead Sea-derived bromine, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and sodium, serving industrial manufacturers in automotive, electronics, construction, textiles, food, health, and energy markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK), Carbonates & Bicarbonates (Sodium/Potassium Bicarbonate) (AFAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals manufacturing
• Flame retardant solutions
• Bromine compounds production
• Magnesium-based products
• Industrial mineral ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Beer Sheva, Southern District

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals B2B Sales: ICL Industrial Products generates revenue through the sale of specialty chemical products to industrial manufacturers across diverse sectors including flame retardants, industrial chemicals, health & personal care ingredients, food minerals, energy solutions, antimicrobial solutions, and crop protection products. The company operates as a B2B supplier providing customized solutions and technical support to manufacturers worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICL Industrial Products manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals derived primarily from Dead Sea minerals, including flame retardants (brominated, phosphorus-based, and magnesium hydroxide), industrial chemicals, food-grade mineral ingredients, personal care and pharmaceutical intermediates, antimicrobial solutions, and energy-sector chemicals. The company sells these B2B to industrial manufacturers across automotive, electronics, construction, textiles, food, pharma, energy, and agriculture sectors, offering customized solutions and technical support.

Product overview

ICL Industrial Products is a global specialty minerals company that develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of chemical products organized around core chemical compounds: Bromine, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Sodium. The product portfolio centers on flame retardant solutions (Fyrol®, VeriQuel®, TexFRon®, Phosflex®, Fyrolflex®, SaFRon®, and FR brominated series), antimicrobial solutions, and mineral-based products for food, health, and personal care industries. Products are sourced primarily from the Dead Sea and include branded offerings like SalONa® low sodium salt, Scoralite® calcium carbonate, TextiMag™ textile finishing, and PrimeDSM sustainable magnesium production. The company serves diverse industries including building & construction, automotive & transportation, electronics, textiles, food, healthcare, energy, and water treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrimeDSM: Sustainable magnesium production using unique carnallite electrolytic reduction technology with the lowest CO2 emissions of any magnesium production process in the world.
• TextiMag
• VeriQuel
• SaFRon
• Phosflex
• Fyrol
• Fyrolflex
• TexFRon
• FR-ON
• Salona
• SalONa
• Scoralite
• BromoQuel
• MERQUEL

Products and services

• Fyrol® Flame Retardant Series Series of additive and reactive phosphate ester flame retardants primarily for flexible and rigid polyurethane foams, offering halogen-free and low VOC options for industrial manufacturers.
• VeriQuel® Flame Retardants VeriQuel® R100 and VeriQuel® F100 are reactive all-phosphorus flame retardant solutions for rigid and flexible polyurethane applications, serving as drop-in replacements for TCPP and TDCP flame retardants in building, construction, and automotive industries.
• TexFRon® Textile Flame Retardant Series Polymeric and brominated acrylate copolymer flame retardant additives for textile finishing, coating, and back-coating applications with soak/wash durability for textile manufacturers.
• Phosflex® Flame Retardant Plasticizer Series Tri-alkyl phosphate esters and plasticizer blends functioning as flame retardant plasticizers for PVC, vinyl, and various resin systems for industrial plastics manufacturers.
• Fyrolflex® Phosphate Ester Series Oligomeric phosphate ester flame retardants (Fyrolflex® RDP, RDP-HP, Sol-DP) for engineered resin applications including polyphenylene oxide alloys and PC/ABS, marketed as non-halogen flame retardants.
• FR Brominated Flame Retardant Series Brominated flame retardant additives including FR-1524, FR-1410, FR-245, FR-370, FR-522, FR-613, FR-720, FR-803P, FR-1025, FR-122P, and F-series products for epoxy resins, phenolic resins, ABS, HIPS, PP, PE, PBT, PET, polyamide, polystyrene foam, and engineering thermoplastics.
• SaFRon® 6605 Flame Retardant SaFRon® 6605 is a flame retardant from the FR-6000 series designed for demanding rigid polyurethane applications, achieving ASTM E-84 and DIN 4102 B2 ratings.
• FR-20-100 Magnesium Hydroxide High purity magnesium hydroxide flame retardant derived from Dead Sea mineral sources, used in polyolefins, polyamides, PVC, and other thermoplastic polymers for wires, cables, and injection molded electronics/appliances.
• TextiMag™ First-ever magnesium-based odor adsorption technology for textile finishing, sourced from Dead Sea magnesium, providing natural-based odor control for sportswear, socks, and intimate wear with proven efficacy up to 100+ laundry cycles.
• PrimeDSM Sustainable Magnesium ICL's sustainable magnesium production technology based on unique carnallite electrolytic reduction, with the lowest CO2 emissions of any magnesium production process globally; serves as the upstream source for downstream magnesium products.
• SalONa® Low Sodium Salt Natural mineral salt (potassium magnesium chloride hydrate) harvested from the Dead Sea, FDA-approved for use as a low sodium salt replacement allowing 25-50% replacement of sodium chloride in food products.
• NaCl Food Grade Salt High purity sodium chloride (typically 99.88% NaCl) produced via Dead Sea water evaporation, used as refined salt for food industry applications.
• Scoralite® Calcium Carbonate Precipitated calcium carbonate powder of exceptionally high purity with unique cubic shape, used as API for osteoporosis treatment and in pharmaceuticals, food, nutraceuticals, and as anti-caking agent.
• Bromine Anti-Microbial Solutions Bromine-based anti-microbial solutions including Fuzzicide (ammonium bromide), Biobrom, Bactebrom, and Bromosol for industrial water treatment, cooling towers, paper mills, and oil drilling operations to combat biofilm, fungi, and algae.
• BromoQuel® Bromine Neutralization System Patented bromine neutralization system for treating bromine leakage incidents in industrial plants and laboratories, providing first-response treatment from a safe distance.

Quantifiable outcome

• PrimeDSM has the lowest CO2 emissions of any magnesium production process in the world
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FRONTIER Start-upscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICL's Future FR Hub seeking partnerships with startups dedicated to developing next-gen FR technologies and FR supporting technologies for a wide range of industries. The program offers access to ICL's pioneering R&D capabilities, unique expertise, and worldwide commercial reach.
• Academic & Research InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICL provides researchers with opportunities to test their initiatives in real-life, helping their FR discoveries impact the lives of millions around the world. The collaboration offers access to ICL's R&D capabilities and industry expertise.
• Industry Leaders (EV, Electronics, AI, Robotics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICL partners with industry leaders from sectors such as electric vehicles, electronics, AI and robotics, creating collaborations that promote future FR innovations. The program focuses on joint development of next-generation flame retardant technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Solvay SA: Solvay is a global specialty chemicals producer with strong positions in flame retardants, phosphorus derivatives, and high-purity minerals for electronics and consumer care — competing with ICL across FR, food/pharma minerals, and specialty inorganic categories.
• BASF SE: BASF is the world's largest chemical company with a broad portfolio spanning flame retardants, performance chemicals, and specialty intermediates — a broad incumbent that competes with ICL across multiple product lines including FRs, antimicrobials, and inorganic specialties.
• Dow Inc. Dow offers an extensive specialty chemicals and performance materials portfolio, including polymer additives and flame retardant solutions for construction, electronics, and packaging — broadly competing with ICL across multiple end-markets as an established incumbent.

Direct peers

• Lanxess AG: Lanxess is a global specialty chemicals company with a major brominated flame retardant and inorganic additives portfolio, serving electronics, automotive, and construction — directly overlapping ICL's flame retardant and intermediate chemicals offerings.
• Clariant AG: Clariant's Exolit phosphorus-based flame retardants and specialty additives for plastics, textiles, and electronics directly mirror ICL's VeriQuel, Fyrolflex, and TexFRon product families, competing in the same halogen-free FR category and end-customer base.
• Albemarle Corporation: Albemarle is one of the world's largest specialty chemicals producers with a leading bromine and brominated flame retardant portfolio, serving electronics, construction, and transportation customers — directly comparable to ICL Industrial Products on chemistry, end-markets, and product categories.
• Italmatch Chemicals (Sumitomo Chemical): Italmatch (now part of Sumitomo Chemical) is a specialty chemicals producer with a leading phosphorus and brominated flame retardant portfolio for engineering plastics, polyurethanes, and textiles — a direct competitor to ICL's phosphorus and brominated FR lines.

Regional players

• Adeka Corporation: Adeka is a Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer producing phosphorus flame retardants, polymer additives, and specialty intermediates for electronics and automotive — comparable product range to ICL's phosphorus FRs with primary geographic concentration in Asia.

Emerging players

• Nabaltec AG: Nabaltec specializes in aluminum hydroxide and boehmite-based flame retardants for cables, electronics, and construction applications — comparable to ICL as a focused specialty inorganic FR supplier competing in similar downstream polymer markets.
• Huber Engineered Materials: Huber produces alumina trihydrate and magnesium hydroxide flame retardants for plastics, rubber, and wire & cable — overlapping with ICL's FR-20-100 magnesium hydroxide and complementary to ICL's broader FR portfolio in polymer fire protection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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