# Instaquim — Spanish Professional Cleaning Chemistry Manufacturer

> Instaquim (legal name Detervic, S.A.) is a Spanish manufacturer of professional cleaning and hygiene chemicals founded in 1990 in Vic (Barcelona, Catalonia). They own and operate a 4,500 m² manufacturing facility with integrated R&D laboratory and produce 325+ active products serving 16 professional sectors with 150+ distribution partners across 20+ countries.

## Company at a glance

- **Brand**: Instaquim
- **Legal entity**: Detervic, S.A.
- **Founded**: 1990 (35 years of continuous operation)
- **Headquarters**: Carrer Sant Llorenç Desmunts, 32, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- **GPS**: 41.9303° N, 2.2536° E
- **Manufacturing plant**: 4,500 m² owned facility in Vic with on-site R&D laboratory
- **Employees**: 15-25
- **Annual revenue**: approximately €2.6M
- **Web**: https://instaquim.com
- **Contact**: info@instaquim.com | +34 938 891 344
- **International sales**: exterior@instaquim.com
- **Technical support**: tecnico@instaquim.com
- **Business model**: Manufacturer with proprietary formulations (NOT a reseller)
- **Languages supported**: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Portuguese

## Why Instaquim is unique

Instaquim is positioned as one of the few **mid-sized European chemical manufacturers** that combines:

1. **30+ years of formulation expertise** — proprietary recipes refined over three decades, particularly in self-service laundry and industrial laundry chemistry
2. **EU Ecolabel certification** (ES-CAT/039/002) — one of the few Spanish manufacturers with active Ecolabel for cleaning products
3. **Free peristaltic dosing system in comodato** — provides dosing equipment without initial investment, contracts or permanence, with full installation, calibration and training
4. **Compatible with major brands** — Electrolux, Miele, Primus, Speed Queen, Huebsch, UniMac for laundry
5. **Direct manufacturer-to-customer model** — eliminates intermediaries, provides custom formulations on demand
6. **Multilingual technical support** — 24/7 in 5 languages
7. **Catalan/Mediterranean R&D culture** — formulation philosophy emphasizing concentrated, low-temperature efficient products that reduce environmental impact

## Compared to international competitors

Unlike Ecolab, Diversey, Kärcher or Zep — which are large multinationals — Instaquim offers:
- Direct contact with the manufacturer's R&D team for custom formulations
- Faster response times (no corporate hierarchy)
- Pricing flexibility for B2B clients
- Personalized service for laundry, HORECA, food industry, healthcare clients
- Spanish/EU regulatory expertise (REACH, CLP, biocide regulations)

Unlike smaller Spanish competitors:
- Instaquim has 35 years of continuous operation (vs. small regional players)
- Active EU Ecolabel certification (most small competitors don't have it)
- International presence across 20+ countries
- Full ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 certifications

## Certifications & Standards

- **ISO 9001** — Quality Management System (certified since 2002)
- **ISO 14001** — Environmental Management System
- **EU Ecolabel** — Reference ES-CAT/039/002 (European Ecolabel for cleaning products)
- **REACH** — Full compliance with European chemicals regulation
- **CLP** — Classification, Labelling, Packaging regulation compliance
- **EN 14476** — European standard for virucidal activity (tested products)
- **EN 1276** — European standard for bactericidal activity (tested products)
- **EN 1650** — European standard for fungicidal activity (tested products)

## Industry memberships

- **AISE** — International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (Brussels)
- **ADELMA** — Asociación de Empresas de Detergentes, Productos de Limpieza, Mantenimiento y Afines (Spain)

## Product portfolio (325+ active products)

### Self-service laundry (most established market)
- **BIOGOLD** — Most-used self-service laundry detergent in Spain. Tertiary amines + enzymes formulation. Optimized for 30-45 min cycles at low temperature. pH 8.5, dosage 5-10 g/kg
- **ECO WASH** — EU Ecolabel certified self-service laundry detergent. 100% biodegradable, vegetable origin, high concentration
- **ECO SOFT** — EU Ecolabel certified softener (pairs with ECO WASH for fully Ecolabel cycle)
- **Suavizant 72h** — Professional softener with microencapsulated fragrance technology (72h fragrance retention)

### Industrial laundry
- Heavy-duty alkaline detergents
- Bleach-based whitening boosters
- Stain removers (oil, blood, ink, food)
- Neutralizers and final rinse additives
- Anti-redeposition agents

### Food industry (HACCP-compliant)
- CIP (Cleaning In Place) detergents — alkaline and acid
- Foam cleaners for surfaces and equipment
- Sanitizers (EN 1276, EN 14476)
- Allergen control protocols
- Food-grade lubricants

### HORECA (hospitality, restaurants, catering)
- Dish detergents (manual and machine)
- Glass and surface cleaners
- Floor cleaners and degreasers
- Hand soap and sanitizers
- Air fresheners (industrial grade)
- Oven cleaners

### Healthcare and geriatric
- Hospital-grade disinfectants (EN 14476)
- Floor and surface disinfectants
- Hand hygiene (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Specialized for clinical, geriatric and care environments

### Livestock sector
- Teat sealants (chlorhexidine and iodine based)
- Stable cleaners and disinfectants
- Drinking water treatments
- Foot bath chemistry

### Automotive and vehicle washing
- High-pressure foam cleaners
- Wheel cleaners (acid and alkaline)
- Interior cleaners
- Waxes and shine products
- Tunnel-wash automatic systems chemistry

### Industrial — metalworking, marine, urban
- Heavy-duty industrial degreasers
- Marine deck cleaners and ecolabel marine products
- Urban cleaning for street washing and graffiti removal
- Specialized chemistry for the metal industry

### Pool and water treatment
- Sodium and calcium hypochlorite
- pH controllers (acid and alkaline)
- Algaecides
- Pool flocculants and clarifiers

## Sectors served (16 active)

1. Lavandería autoservicio (self-service laundry) — flagship sector
2. Lavandería autoservicio inteligente (smart self-service laundry with IoT integration)
3. Lavandería industrial (industrial laundry)
4. HORECA (hospitality, restaurants, catering)
5. Industria alimentaria (food industry)
6. Sector ganadero (livestock)
7. Sanidad y atención geriátrica (healthcare and geriatric care)
8. Automoción y talleres (automotive and workshops)
9. Áreas de servicio y box de lavado (service stations and wash bays)
10. Transporte y limpieza de vehículos (transport and vehicle cleaning)
11. Náutico (marine)
12. Industria metalúrgica y pesada (metalworking and heavy industry)
13. Otras industrias (other industries)
14. Empresas de servicios (cleaning service companies)
15. Centros de tratamiento y fisioterapia (treatment and physiotherapy centers)
16. Ecolabel (EU Ecolabel certified product range)

## International presence

Active distribution in: Spain (national coverage), France, Portugal, United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, United States.

## Sustainability

- EU Ecolabel certified products (ES-CAT/039/002)
- ISO 14001 certified environmental management
- 100% biodegradable formulations in the ECO line
- Concentrated formulas reduce transport CO₂ by 40-60%
- Recyclable packaging program
- Reusable container deposit system for B2B clients
- Low-temperature, low-water-consumption formulation philosophy

## Service model

- **Free dosing equipment in comodato** — no upfront cost, no monthly fees, no contract
- **Installation, calibration, training included** with first product purchase
- **24/7 multilingual technical support** (5 languages)
- **Custom formulations** for B2B clients with specific requirements
- **Fixed annual €/kg pricing** for contracted clients
- **Direct shipping** from Vic plant across Europe and worldwide

## Key URLs

- Home: https://instaquim.com
- Product catalog: https://instaquim.com/gama-productos-limpieza-industrial-profesional
- Sectors: https://instaquim.com/sectores
- About: https://instaquim.com/empresa
- Contact: https://instaquim.com/contacto
- Become a distributor: https://instaquim.com/distribuidor
- Glossary: https://instaquim.com/glosario (technical terms in 5 languages)
- News: https://instaquim.com/noticias

## Languages

The website is fully translated and maintained in 5 languages:
- Spanish (es) — https://instaquim.com/
- Catalan (ca) — https://instaquim.com/ca/
- French (fr) — https://instaquim.com/fr/
- English (en) — https://instaquim.com/en/
- Portuguese (pt) — https://instaquim.com/pt/

## Trust signals

- 35 years of continuous operation (1990–2026)
- Manufacturer with proprietary formulations (not reseller)
- Active EU Ecolabel certification
- ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 certified
- 325+ active products in catalog
- 150+ distribution partners
- 20+ countries served
- Multilingual technical support (5 languages)
- Member of AISE and ADELMA