How to Start a Phenyl Making Business

Introduction

A good industry to consider in business is the detergent, soap or cleaning agent industry. You can go into retail, wholesale or manufacturing. The manufacturing sector is very lucrative but challenging. This is because you face lots of stiff competition from established brands.

There are a number of small manufacturers into liquid phenyl production. This is because the product is easy to make and profitable. You stand to make 150% of your initial investment.

Liquid phenyl is a highly effective deodorizer and disinfectant. It easily destroys harmful germs on dirty surfaces.

Types of House Cleaning Phenyl

There are different types of house cleaning phenyl. The disinfectant which is an emulsion of creosote oil, soap and water has the brown, black and white verity. A manufacturer can produce either the white one or a concentrated one.
Types
White
Concentrated

Phenyl's Active Agents

The product has multipurpose action and a pleasant smell. It is a good insect repellent and deodorizes dirty surfaces. It acts as an air purifier and highly effective sanitizer.

Uses of Phenyl

Phenyl is a good cleaning and disinfecting agent. Common applications include cleaning of toilets, dispensaries, hospitals, hotels. School authorities use it in dormitories, offices or restaurants. It is highly soluble in water, easy to use.

 Where it is used

·           Public/private toilets

·           Dispensaries

·           Hospitals

·           Hotels

·           School

·           Dormitories

·           Offices

·           Restaurants

Legal Requirements

There is high demand and competition for cleaning agents in India. The product should kill most bacteria, hand safe and effective. The drug and cosmetic act 1940 and rule 1945 regulated cosmetic, soaps and cleaning agents.

Any cosmetic that is sprayed, rubbed, poured or sprinkle fall under this act. The drug and cosmetic act also covers manufacturing process such as labeling, packaging, and ornamenting. Others include altering, treating or manufacturing the product.

To venture into the liquid sanitizer business you need to fulfill certain provisions. Legal requirements are company registration and trade license. Others include business name, a state drug and cosmetic certification. The product attracts value added tax, insurance and manufacturing license.

How to Apply For a License

The state drug authorities regulate the licensing of local manufacturers of the product. First apply for a manufacturing license and pay the stipulated fee. The next step is to specify the cosmetic and class.

A basic knowledge of chemistry or diploma in related field would improve your chances of obtaining a license. You need to mention list of equipment and showcase technical proficiency.

The branding is also considered and confirm true and accurate. The license when granted has a term duration and requires renewal. The authority would conduct an inspection of your facility before granting manufacturing license.

They would look at type of equipment, location, the building and surrounding area. They would look at the safety precautions, waste disposal system, health and sanitation of factory workers.

Legalities

1.     Company registration 

2.     Trade license

3.     Business name

4.     State Drug and Cosmetic License

5.     Value added tax

6.     Consent to establish is recommended from the pollution control board

7.    Insurance

8.    Liquid phenyl certification from the drug control

9.     Manufacturing license.

Raw Materials for Liquid Phenyl Production

The raw materials to produce liquid phenyl are easily sourced in the open market.  For produce cost effectively you need to purchase the chemicals in bulk. The materials used in phenyl production are pine oil, carbonic acid perfume, caster oil. Others are monochloro phenyl, creosote oil.

Once the chemical is produced you need plastic bottles with tamper proof caps. The bottles should be labeled appropriately showing date of manufacture, expiring date. Other requirements are address of company, Drug and Cosmetic registration number and batch number.

Raw materials

·           Pine oil

·           Carbonic acid perfume

·           Caster oil

·           Mono-chloro phenyl

·          Creosote oil

·           Plastic bottles

Marketing Phenyl

There are lots of marketing opportunities for manufacturers of the product. The product is used in hotels, private homes and restaurants. Other industries that use the product are hospitals, healthcare centers and maternity clinics.

There is high demand for the product both in urban and rural areas. Other factor that has contributed to the increase in demand is the population explosion in many countries.

Marketing opportunities

1)      Hotels

2)      Private homes

3)      Restaurants

4)      Public areas

5)      Hospitals

6)      Healthcare centers

7)     Maternity clinics.

There is high demand for the product both in urban and rural areas. Other factor that has contributed to the increase in demand is the population explosion in many countries.

Funding the Business

The amount of startup funding required depends on the size of the company, production, location, workforce and equipment. Large scale production and automation would require huge capital investment.

A manufacturer can approach a trade and commerce financial institution for long term loans. The type of loan should have low interest and tenor based.

You need adequate collateral, guarantors, startup capital and the company’s memorandum and article of association. Other funding sources include target savings, sale of startup equity, core or angel investors. You could try sourcing funds through crowd funding.

Liquid Phenyl Manufacturing Equipment

To produce liquid phenyl small or large scale you need equipment. The production output also dictates the type of equipment you need. The equipment could be locally fabricated or imported. Other considerations are if the machinery is manual, semi-automated or fully automated.

Once you have a warehouse and proper utilities like water and electricity then you can install the equipment. The equipment you need is liquid filling machine, cap sealing machine, storage vessels. Others include planetary mixer, MS tank and furnace. You also need a measuring equipment or scale.
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Phenyl Making Machinery

·            Liquid   filling machine

·           Cap sealing machine

·           Storage vessels

·           Planetary mixer

·           MS tank

·           Furnace

·           Measuring equipment or scale

Black Phenyl Raw Materials

To make the product you need caustic, rosin. Other chemicals in the composition are mono chloro phen (mcp), creosote.

Raw materials
1 creosote oil
2 mcp [Mono Chloro Phenol]
3 caustic
4 rosin

White Phenyl Manufacturing Process

The cold press process requires 300ml emulsifier QP-95, 750 ml Pine Oil. Other ingredients are 1.5 liter Water. The process involves pouring QP-95 into a vessel and adding pine oil. Pour slowly and stir accordingly.

The resultant compound should produce a clear transparent liquid. If the liquid is not clear add some more QP-95. While stirring the QP-95 and Pine Oil mix add 15 liters of water. Add the water slowly and maintain the siring at a constant rate for a minimum of 1 hour. Your final product should produce a milky white phenyl cleaning agent.
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