Dettol is British brand of health and hygiene products, particularly disinfection and antiseptic products. It is owned and manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser Group, a British multinational consumer goods company specialising in health, hygiene and nutrition products. Dettol is widely known for its anti-germ products and used all over the world in homes, hospitals and public places. Major products offered by the brand include liquid antiseptics, soaps, hand washes, sanitizers, body washes, wipes, surface cleaners and hospital-grade solutions.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Founder | Reckitt and Coleman |
| Headquarters | Slough, United Kingdom |
| CEO | Kris Licht |
| Sector | Health and Hygiene |
Company Profile
Dettol was launched in the year 1933 by Reckitt and Coleman in the United Kingdom as an antiseptic solution for medical use. It was particularly developed to address the problem of high mortality rate caused by sepsis during childbirth. Dettol became hugely popular in the United Kingdom and, by the end of 1930s, was being used in households as a disinfecting solution for cuts and bruises.
In the 1950s, Dettol expanded beyond United Kingdom and gained traction in Europe and countries like India and Australia. In the year 1979, Dettol introduced new formats of its antiseptic formulations, including soaps, surface sprays and hand washes. Reckitt and Coleman merged with Benckiser NV to form Reckitt Benckiser Group in the year 1999. Subsequently, Dettol expanded globally throughout the 2000s and diversified to multiple products, including wipes, sanitizers and laundry disinfectants.
Dettol is currently the flagship brand of Reckitt Benckiser Group, contributing significantly to the company’s annual revenues. It offers more than 200 kinds of germ-killing products containing various active ingredients. The brand leads in antiseptic categories in United Kingdom and India.
Origin Country
Dettol originated in the United Kingdom and remains a British brand. Its products are sold in more than 150 countries worldwide. Major markets include Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Market Cap
Dettol does not have a standalone market capitalisation because it is a brand owned by Reckitt Benckiser Group. The market capitalisation of Dettol’s parent company, Reckitt Benckiser Group, is 39.68 billion Great British Pounds, as of October 2025.
