Industrial & Specialty Formulations

Custom Industrial Formulation Services for Professional Applications

Develop industrial cleaning products designed around the job they need to perform.

Formulation Market provides industrial formulation services for businesses developing professional detergents, industrial cleaners and specialty chemical systems. We support manufacturers, private label brands, distributors and industrial users with formulations tailored to clearly defined application requirements.

Your project may involve a heavy-duty degreaser, a low-foam parts cleaner, an industrial descaler or a concentrated vehicle cleaning product. We help translate your performance targets and operating conditions into a practical formulation supported by manufacturing instructions and technical documentation.

Formulation Market is a brand of Star Kimya, a Turkish manufacturer established in 1993. Our approach connects formulation development with practical production experience.

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Industrial and Specialty Products We Can Develop

Industrial product development starts with understanding the application.

The type of contamination, surface material, equipment, temperature and cleaning method all influence the formulation. Explore the product groups below to identify a starting point for your project.

Heavy-Duty Degreaser & Equipment Cleaning Formulations

Develop cleaning products for demanding oily and greasy soils in workshops, factories and maintenance environments.

Product development options include:

• Heavy-Duty Industrial Degreaser
• Water-Based Degreaser
• Concentrated Alkaline Cleaner
• Machinery & Equipment Cleaner
• Workshop Cleaner
• Industrial Parts Cleaner
• Low-Foam Parts Washing Detergent
• Spray Cleaning Detergent
• Immersion Cleaning Detergent

Development considers the soil type, surface material, cleaning temperature and application method.

A product used in a recirculating parts washer may require different foam and soil-handling characteristics from a manually applied workshop degreaser. We define these requirements before selecting the formulation approach.

Metal Cleaner, Rust Remover & Descaler Formulations

Develop products for metal cleaning and the removal of specified mineral or oxidation deposits.

Product development options include:

• Low-Foam Metal Cleaner
• Stainless Steel Cleaner
• Application-Specific Aluminium Cleaner
• Rust Remover
• Industrial Descaler
• Equipment Descaling Concentrate
• Mineral Deposit Remover
• Metal Surface Preparation Cleaner

Material compatibility is central to these projects. A formulation suitable for one metal or surface finish may be unsuitable for another.

The development brief should identify the substrate, deposit, process conditions and acceptable surface appearance after cleaning. Relevant corrosion and compatibility evaluations can then be defined.

Food Processing & CIP Cleaning Formulations

Develop cleaning products for specified equipment and cleaning processes in food and beverage production environments.

Product development options include:

• Alkaline CIP Cleaner
• Acidic CIP Cleaner
• Low-Foam Circulation Cleaner
• Food Processing Equipment Cleaner
• Tank & Pipeline Cleaner
• Bottle Washing Detergent
• Dairy Equipment Cleaner
• Open-Plant Foam Cleaner

CIP means Cleaning-in-Place: cleaning equipment through an established circulation process.

These projects require a detailed brief covering the type of residue, equipment materials, temperature, water quality, dosing and rinsing conditions.

Development can focus on low-foam circulation or controlled foam for open-surface cleaning, depending on the application. Suitability for the intended process must be established through appropriate site and performance evaluation.

Professional Floor & Facility Cleaning Formulations

Create cleaning products for warehouses, commercial buildings, workshops and other professional environments.

Product development options include:

• Scrubber Dryer Detergent
• Low-Foam Floor Cleaning Concentrate
• Warehouse Floor Cleaner
• Workshop Floor Degreaser
• Professional Multi-Purpose Cleaner
• Commercial Washroom Cleaner
• Professional Glass Cleaner
• Carpet Extraction Detergent
• Commercial Odour Neutralizer

Machine-applied floor cleaners require attention to foam, residue and compatibility with the intended equipment and flooring.

We consider the cleaning process, dosing method and type of contamination when defining the formulation. The desired finish and rinsing requirements are also part of the brief.

Commercial Laundry & Textile Care Formulations

Develop professional laundry products for commercial laundries, hospitality businesses and institutional users.

Product development options include:

• Commercial Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Low-Foam Laundry Detergent
• Concentrated Laundry Detergent
• Laundry Emulsifier
• Laundry Degreasing Booster
• Fabric Softener
• Laundry Pre-Spotter
• Textile Stain Remover

Professional laundry products are developed around the complete washing process.

Relevant factors include fabric type, soil load, water hardness, washing temperature, dosing equipment and the other products used in the system.

Projects can involve an individual product or a coordinated range with defined functions within the wash process.

Professional Kitchen & Automatic Dishwashing Formulations

Create products for commercial kitchens, catering operations and professional dishwashing systems.

Product development options include:

• Automatic Dishwashing Liquid
• Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
• Professional Rinse Aid
• Dishwasher Descaler
• Oven & Grill Cleaner
• Professional Kitchen Degreaser
• Food Service Surface Cleaner
• Concentrated Hand Dishwashing Liquid

Development considers the intended cleaning equipment, operating temperature, water conditions and soil type.

For automatic dishwashing, detergent and rinse aid performance should be evaluated within the intended process. Products for ovens, grills and other kitchen surfaces require an application-specific approach.

Vehicle & Transportation Care Formulations

Develop vehicle cleaning products for professional washing, detailing and fleet maintenance.

Product development options include:

• Car Shampoo
• Snow Foam
• Active Foam Vehicle Cleaner
• Touchless Pre-Wash Cleaner
• Traffic Film Remover
• Wheel Cleaner
• Vehicle Interior Cleaner
• Upholstery Cleaner
• Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Cleaner
• Vehicle Wash Concentrate

Vehicle care development can focus on soil removal, foam behaviour, rinsing and the desired surface finish.

The intended materials, application equipment and dilution conditions are considered during development. Compatibility targets should identify relevant surfaces, including paintwork, plastics, rubber and selected metals.

Specialty Cleaning Systems & Custom Blends

Some projects require a formulation outside standard product categories.

We can assess briefs involving:

• Application-Specific Cleaning Concentrates
• Custom Surfactant Blends
• Low-Foam Cleaning Systems
• High-Foam Clinging Cleaners
• Wetting & Degreasing Blends
• Fragrance-Free Professional Cleaners
• Concentrates for Automatic Dosing Systems
• Reduced-Solvent or Solvent-Replacement Cleaning Concepts

These projects begin with a technical review of the intended function and operating conditions.

Feasibility, testing requirements and development deliverables are agreed before the project starts.

Formulations Designed Around Your Operating Conditions

Industrial cleaning performance depends on how the product is used.

Before development begins, we review the factors that matter to your application:

• Contamination: Oils, grease, food residues, mineral deposits or other specified soils.
• Surface materials: Metals, plastics, coatings, glass, flooring and seals.
• Cleaning method: Manual application, spraying, immersion, circulation or machine cleaning.
• Temperature: Intended storage, preparation and operating conditions.
• Water quality: Hardness, mineral content and available production water.
• Foam requirements: Low foam, controlled foam or clinging foam.
• Dosing: Manual dilution, dispensing equipment or automatic dosing.
• Rinsing: Available rinse process and acceptable residue.
• Equipment: Pumps, tanks, spray systems and washing machines.
• Commercial targets: Raw material budget, dilution and cost per cleaning cycle.
• Packaging: Small containers, industrial jerrycans, drums or IBCs.
• Target market: Country, customer sector and documentation requirements.

A detailed application brief helps establish measurable development targets.

Concentrated Industrial Cleaning Products

Concentrates can be developed for bulk distribution, professional dosing systems or dilution at the point of use.

Project options include concentrated degreasers, floor cleaners, vehicle washing products, commercial laundry detergents and process cleaners.

Development considers:

• Stability of the concentrate.
• Behaviour after dilution.
• Compatibility with the intended water supply.
• Dosing consistency.
• Pumpability and handling.
• Packaging compatibility.
• Cleaning performance at the recommended concentration.

The dilution ratio is established for the individual formulation and application.

Cost comparisons should consider the amount of product used per cleaning task alongside performance, rinsing and operating conditions.

What You Receive

The exact deliverables are confirmed in your project quotation. An industrial formulation package can include:

Complete Formulation & Raw Material Information

• Final formulation with ingredient percentages.
• Raw material names, functions and relevant identifiers.
• Recommended raw material specifications.
• Suitable alternatives where technically appropriate.
• Guidance on sourcing and substitution.
• Application-specific formulation considerations.

Manufacturing Instructions

• Step-by-step manufacturing procedure.
• Order of ingredient addition.
• Mixing and temperature requirements where applicable.
• pH adjustment guidance.
• Recommended production equipment.
• Relevant handling and process considerations.
• Practical production tips and troubleshooting guidance.

Product Specifications & Quality Control

• Recommended appearance, colour and odour.
• Target pH, density and viscosity where relevant.
• Additional control parameters appropriate to the product.
• In-process and finished-product checks.
• Sampling and batch control guidance.
• Recommended stability and packaging compatibility evaluations.

Application & Performance Guidance

Depending on the project, the package can also address:

• Proposed dilution and dosing conditions.
• Recommended application method.
• Performance evaluation criteria.
• Foam and rinsing assessment.
• Surface compatibility evaluation.
• Pilot or field trial recommendations.

Application instructions are finalized against the agreed formulation and supporting evaluation.

Technical Documentation

Documentation support can include:

• Technical Data Sheet — TDS.
• Safety Data Sheet — SDS.
• Certificate of Analysis — COA template and specification framework.
• Classification and label information for the agreed market.
• Storage and handling recommendations.
• Packaging guidance.

Batch-specific COA results are based on actual batch testing. Final documentation must reflect the finished composition, available data and intended market.

Cost Analysis & Development Support

• Indicative raw material cost analysis.
• Cost optimization recommendations.
• Raw material substitution review.
• Pilot production guidance.
• One formulation revision within the agreed project scope.

Laboratory prototypes, sample quantities, specialist testing and field trials are specified in the quotation.

Our Industrial Formulation Development Process

1. Share Your Application Brief

Complete the Request a Quote form with your product type, target country and technical requirements.

Include the surface, contamination, application method, operating temperature and target cost where available.

2. Review Feasibility & Scope

We review the brief and identify the development work, information and evaluations needed.

The proposal confirms the deliverables, timeline and fee. An NDA can be arranged before confidential information is shared.

3. Develop & Evaluate the Formulation

Development follows the agreed application targets.

Where included, laboratory evaluation and prototypes help assess relevant characteristics. Feedback is reviewed within the agreed revision scope.

4. Prepare the Technical Package

We prepare the formulation, manufacturing instructions and other agreed documents.

Recommended application trials, testing and production considerations are identified for the next stage.

5. Move Towards Pilot & Commercial Production

The technical package can be used by your own production team or a selected manufacturer.

If you also need manufacturing in Türkiye, suitable production and packaging options can be assessed under a separate quotation.

Private Label Industrial Cleaning Products

Formulation development can form part of a wider private label project for professional cleaning brands and distributors.

Depending on the product and agreed scope, support can include:

• Product range planning.
• Custom formulation development.
• Fragrance-free or selected fragrance options.
• Packaging and closure selection.
• Label and artwork coordination.
• Pilot production planning.
• Manufacturing and filling options.
• Technical documentation support.

Manufacturing suitability, minimum order quantities, packaging availability and delivery terms are confirmed separately.

You can also request formulation development only and arrange production with your preferred manufacturer.

Reformulation & Cost Optimization

An existing industrial cleaner can be reviewed against a specific technical or commercial objective.

Our reformulation service can help address:

• Cleaning performance below the intended target.
• Excessive foam in mechanical systems.
• Difficult rinsing or unwanted residue.
• Separation, cloudiness or precipitation.
• Problems after dilution in hard water.
• Unsuitable viscosity or pumpability.
• Raw materials that are difficult to source.
• High formulation costs.
• Compatibility problems requiring investigation.
• Conversion to a different concentration or dosing format.

Share your existing formula and the issue you want to resolve. We can review the information under an NDA and propose an appropriate development scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you develop a formulation for a specific industrial application?

Yes. Share the contamination, surface materials, equipment and operating conditions. We assess the brief and define the development scope around the intended application.

Can you develop low-foam cleaning products?

Yes. Low-foam requirements can be included for applications such as parts washing, circulation cleaning and scrubber dryers. Evaluation should reflect the intended temperature, agitation and dosing conditions.

Can you develop CIP cleaners?

Yes. We can assess CIP cleaner projects based on the process, equipment materials, residues, temperature and rinsing requirements. Application trials and validation requirements are defined for the intended use.

Can I request a formulation based on a reference product?

Yes. A reference product can help establish targets for cleaning performance, concentration, foam and handling. Development focuses on an original formulation against the agreed brief.

Can the formula use locally available raw materials?

Local availability can be considered during development. Proposed alternatives need to be checked against the required specifications, compatibility and performance.

Can I manufacture the product in my own facility?

Yes. The package can be prepared around your available equipment and manufacturing conditions. Pilot production helps confirm the process before commercial scale-up.

Are laboratory samples and field trials included?

The quotation specifies whether prototypes, samples, laboratory tests or field trials are included. Additional evaluation work is agreed separately where needed.

Can the formulation be exclusive to my company?

Custom development can be structured around your business requirements. Ownership, confidentiality and any exclusivity terms are agreed before work begins.

How much do industrial formulation services cost?

Pricing depends on application complexity, the number of products, laboratory work, testing and documentation. Submit your brief to receive a project quotation.

How long does development take?

The timeline is confirmed after the brief is reviewed. Raw material sourcing, prototype revisions, compatibility testing and field evaluations can affect the overall schedule.

Request a Quote for Your Industrial Formulation Project

Whether you need a professional cleaning range or a formulation for a specific industrial process, we can help define the development work required.

Tell us what needs to be cleaned, how the product will be applied and which performance and cost targets matter most to your business.

Can’t find your application in the list? Tell us what you would like to develop.

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