Analysis of the household chemicals market
Over the past three years, Russia has seen an increase in the production of household chemicals. The number of Russian brands in the assortment of retail chains has grown by 54%, and their sales — by 114%. The decrease in the share of imported products on the market also had a favorable effect on the position of domestic manufacturers.
In February 2023, a decline in the production of household chemicals in Russia was noted by 14.3% compared to February 2022, but in 2024 this figure will increase significantly, experts have positive forecasts for the coming years. Government support also contributes to economic growth.
The most popular category is cleaning and washing products, which accounts for about 79% of the entire segment. Decorative cosmetics produced in Russia won 48% of the market share in 2023. Domestic skin and hair care products accounted for 40% of the product range, growing by one and a half times.
Household chemicals and hygiene products have become the fastest growing categories of goods sold through online channels. Increased demand contributes to the growth of production capacity at enterprises. Last year, online sales of household chemicals increased by 43.5%.
Russian manufacturers of household chemicals are faced with a shortage of polyethylene, polypropylene, paints and plastics, as well as surfactants for detergents and washing agents. Some types of ingredients have fallen under sanctions, for example, polyacrylates and phosphonates.
In general, the market is seeing an increase in consumer demand for domestically produced household chemicals. The restraining factor is both the shortage of raw materials and the unsatisfactory quality of domestic ingredients, which forces the use of additional filtration measures.
Range of UVCHEMICAL filters for manufacturers of household and industrial chemicals
for water softening
for pre-osmosis cleaning
for water for equipment cleaning
for surfactant purification
for cleaning acids and alkalis
for soap base
UVCHEMICAL for natural oils
UVCHEMICAL for mineral oils
UVCHEMICAL for cosmetic oils
for cleaning animal fats
for paraffin cleaning
for waxes
for cleaning emulsions
for cleaning gel compositions
for cleaning antiseptic solutions
Use of filters in the production of household and industrial chemicals
Personal care product manufacturers
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Pastes
Soap 
Shampoos 
Pastes 
Problems of personal care product manufacturers
- Penetration of foreign impurities into the finished product, leading to a decrease in the quality of the goods and a decrease in their cost
- Turbidity, suspended matter, flakes in products as a result of a violation of production technology spoil the presentation of packaged products
- Working with aggressive compounds that enter into a chemical reaction with certain types of equipment materials
- Raw materials from suppliers can come with impurities, suspended matter, debris, dust, scale and plastic fragments of packaging containers
- High competition and a decrease in consumer demand for household chemicals of inadequate quality
- Uncontrolled chemical reactions, as well as sedimentation during the production process, leading to the rejection of entire batches of products
Advantages of using filters
- Guaranteed cleaning result due to variation of micronity and architecture of filter holes from 0.5 to 5000 microns
- Safe and inert materials of housings and filters that do not react with aggressive compounds
- Increased strength of filter structure due to multi-layering and possibility of flange connections
- Possibility of manufacturing housings with a heating jacket for cleaning and maintaining the temperature of molten components
- Long period of effective operation and possibility of backwashing of filter equipment
- Compatibility with filter units of foreign manufacturers due to universal fasteners and connectors
Benefits of using filters in production
- Uninterrupted production of detergents by filtering raw materials from mechanical inclusions that have entered during transportation and storage
- Purification of acids, alkalis and aggressive solutions due to filter materials that are resistant to chemical environments, deformation and corrosion
- Softening of raw water for controlled chemical reactions by reducing the content of hardness salts with UVAQUA filters
- Detergents with a uniform consistency after emulsification due to optimal filter cell sizes
- Preventing sedimentation during storage due to increased resource capacity of filters that retain the smallest suspensions and dust
- Accurate dosing of active substances in solutions due to the removal of undissolved grains of buffering agents and emulsifiers by filters
Economic justification
A household chemicals manufacturer produces 10 tons of products per day. Liquid components are loaded into the mixer without preliminary cleaning. At the outlet of the mixer, the cleaning compositions contain foreign abrasive formed from impurities in the base raw materials and grains of undissolved dye. When rejecting a packaged batch of 1,000 liters at 8 € per liter, the lost profit will be 8,000 € per day. The loss from recycling the container is another 400 €.
By installing the UVCHEMICAL filter system, you get cleaning products of a uniform consistency with the necessary cleaning properties, appearance and prevent sedimentation throughout the shelf life. Filtration costs are 700 € one-time. Filtered products are not rejected and are sold in full at a price of 8 € per liter. Revenue was 8,000 € per day. Payback period of the filter: 1 day.
Feedback on the use of UVCHEMICAL filters
In 2022, we contacted UVMILK with the task of cleaning liquid shampoos, shower gels, and balms from undissolved components. The presence of impurities in finished products spoiled the appearance and reduced consumer demand. Our company faced an acute issue of filtration. To clean liquid and gel products, we installed a UVCHEMICAL 150 micron mesh filter, followed by a 10 micron polypropylene filter.
The sequential use of two levels of filtration made it possible to trap larger particles first, then smaller ones, and contributed to obtaining a uniform homogeneous texture of the finished product. Moreover, the filters cope equally well with cleaning compositions of different viscosities. We will continue to cooperate with UVMILK in 2023, we plan to install filters on the new production line.
Household chemicals manufacturer, Moscow region
Manufacturers of household chemicals
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Polishes
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Conditioners 
Polishes 
Problems of household chemicals manufacturers
- Clots and undissolved particles of raw materials in the finished product as a result of violation of production technology
- Changes in the properties of the finished product as a result of the reaction of compositions with random foreign impurities
- Equipment failures caused by clogging of pipes and units of the production line with particles of raw materials, lint, packaging containers
- Turbidity, discoloration and unpresentable appearance of the finished product due to suspensions, fine dust and sediment
- High corrosive activity of some acids and alkalis leads to accelerated wear of equipment and the appearance of scale
- Instability of components in the external environment at the stage of production, storage and further transportation
Advantages of using UVCHEMICAL filters
- Combination of filter manufacturing technologies that allow to eliminate the smallest impurities and sediments from 0.5 to 2000 microns
- Compactness and ergonomics of filter equipment, allowing installation in small rooms
- Extended service life and the possibility of backwashing of stainless steel filter equipment
- Resistance of stainless steel and polypropylene filters to the aggressive effects of hot chemical solutions
- Long service life of housings with the possibility of variability of the micron rating of filter elements
- Possibility of manufacturing and repairing filters for foreign equipment according to drawings and special orders of customers
Benefits of using filters in the production of household chemicals
- A product purified from all impurities that could have entered both with raw materials and during the production process
- Improved presentation of household chemicals due to cleaning reagents and solutions from lumps, grains and fragments of packaging
- Effective cleaning of gels, conditioners, polishes due to a special technology for manufacturing filters for viscous compounds
- Production release according to the approved plan due to a reduction in potential defects at different stages of production
- Prevention of sediment formation during storage due to the increased resource capacity of filters that retain various suspensions and dust
- Reduction in raw material losses due to thorough cleaning and the ability to remove contaminants with minimal loss of the filtered substance
Economic justification
A fabric conditioner manufacturer produces 800 liters of products daily. Due to undissolved dye particles, a dark sediment forms in the finished gel. Since the finished product is light blue and is packaged in a bottle with a transparent bottom, the sediment is immediately noticeable at the stage of acceptance by the purchaser. Such violations are unacceptable for the product, so the batches are returned to the plant. With the cost of the conditioner being 2 € per liter, the financial losses from rejecting 800 liters will amount to 1,600 €.
After installing a UVCHEMICAL filter with a purification fineness of 5 microns at the production facility, it became possible to effectively remove all foreign mechanical impurities from the liquid composition, including small grains of dye. Thanks to high-quality and effective filtration of the products, it was possible to achieve a pure color without foreign inclusions and sediment. When selling a batch of 800 liters at a wholesale price of 3 € the profit will be 2,400 €. With the cost of the filter being 400 € the payback period is 1 day.
Feedback on the use of UVCHEMICAL filters
In 2022, after changing raw material suppliers, we had problems with the consistency of the gels. During the reaction, the raw materials lumped heavily and we had to look for a solution. We contacted the company UVMILK. On the recommendation of UVMILK employees, we installed a UVCHEMICAL 150 micron mesh filter, followed by a 10 micron polypropylene filter.
Thanks to two-level filtration, we were able to clean the product from both large lumps and small foreign inclusions, which contributed to obtaining a stable homogeneous texture. Over time, the problem with the quality of raw materials has also been solved, but we use filters as a backup for compositions of different viscosity.
Household chemicals manufacturer, Leningrad region
Industrial chemical manufacturers
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Antiseptics
Detergents 
Auto chemistry 
Antiseptics 
Problems of industrial chemical producers
- Aggressive components and ingredients that enter into unpredictable chemical reactions with equipment materials
- During packaging at the production facility of the raw material supplier, contaminants get into the container and pass into the finished product
- Formation of clots and lumps of dry undissolved ingredients, difficulty in separating them and homogenizing the product
- Large losses of raw materials due to sedimentation during storage and transportation in barrels, tanks and other types of containers
- Low quality of tap water, the presence of rust and impurities in it that reduce the properties of the final product
- Reduction in cost and consumer demand for industrial chemicals of inadequate quality
Advantages of using UVCHEMICAL filters
- Durability and longevity of filters and housings due to the variation of grades and thicknesses of stainless steel
- Possibility of choosing a filter in accordance with the required throughput due to the range of filters with a resource from 50 l to 500 t
- Variation of filter micron from 0.5 to 5,000 microns allows achieving a guaranteed high cleaning result
- Ergonomics and versatility of filter equipment, allowing installation at any section of the line
- Manufacture of filters according to the customer’s technical specifications and in accordance with individual requirements
- Safety and inertness of equipment materials when in contact and working with aggressive raw materials and detergents
Benefits of using filters in production
- Effective purification of raw materials and finished chemical products due to a wide range of filters made of chemical-resistant materials
- No sediment and turbidity that occur during the production, transportation and storage of polishes and antiseptics
- Increased demand and growth in economic efficiency due to high-quality filtration and efficiency of finished products
- Reduced costs for the purchase and repair of equipment due to the production of equipment from Russian materials
- Possibility of purification and use of liquid forms of raw materials from suppliers without preliminary settling
- Homogeneous stable consistency of products due to durable filters that effectively break up clots and lumps
Economic justification
The chemical plant produces a wide range of detergents with a total volume of 40 tons per week. During the reaction to obtain a stable emulsion, an insoluble material is formed. When left to stand under certain conditions, solid particles become visible to the naked eye and precipitate. If 10% of the weekly volume is rejected, the lost profit will be: 4,000 liters X 1 € = 4,000 €.
Installing a UVCHEMICAL filter with a filtration fineness of 5 microns allows you to remove all unwanted inclusions, thereby ensuring a uniform consistency of detergents. The percentage of defects is reduced. By investing about 700 € at one time on a set of housings and filter elements, you can clean the produced chemical compounds from foreign inclusions, significantly improving the quality of the products.
Feedback on the use of UVCHEMICAL filters
«When we launched the production of furniture polishes, we were faced with the task of cleaning the solution from impurities that got into the composition along with the raw materials. In search of a solution, we contacted the company UVMILK. We conducted a trial filtration, and we were completely satisfied with the result. We tested the obtained samples in our laboratory and signed a supply contract.
When selecting filters, we needed a certain unit capacity and the ability to quickly wash and change filters, without a long production shutdown. UVMILK specialists selected filters with the optimal characteristics we needed. All unwanted inclusions remained on the filter surface.»
Chemical plant, Moscow region
