Iranian Chemical Industries Investment Company

Iranian Chemical Industries Investment Company (Public Joint Stock) was established in 1984. Its operational activities began in 1990 with the aim of constructing a production complex for Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) on a 3,420,000 m² land located in the northwest of Isfahan. The complex was inaugurated on May 31, 1994, with an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons of LAB and 46,000 tons of Normal Paraffin (NP).

Due to the increasing domestic consumption and regional demand, the company successfully implemented an expansion project in 2003 to boost its production capacity to 75,000 tons of LAB and 140,000 tons of NP. In 2008, in cooperation with Sinopec, the Selective Hydrogenation of Diolefins (DSH) project was launched to enhance product quality and production efficiency.

In 2010, the company obtained the National Standard of Iran for its products and later achieved international certifications by implementing integrated management systems, including:

• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)

• ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)

• ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety)

• ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management)

Thus, the company has established itself as one of the leading enterprises in Iran’s chemical industry.

Products

🔹 Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
The primary raw material for producing household and industrial detergents. Due to its high biodegradability, it is environmentally friendly. After sulfonation, it becomes Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), used in laundry powders and liquid detergents.

🔹 Heavy Alkylate (HAB)
A by-product of LAB production, containing diphenyl alkanes and dialkyl benzenes. Due to its thermal stability and dielectric properties, it is applied in industrial lubricants, heat transfer oils, and industrial detergents.

🔹 Special Heavy Alkylate (SHA)
Developed with indigenous technology, also known as transformer oil or insulating oil. Besides cooling properties, it serves as an effective dielectric in transformers.

🔹 Normal Paraffin (NP)
With a carbon range of C10–C13, it is mainly used in LAB production, fatty alcohols, and solvents for the paint and resin industries. A large portion of NP production is exported.

🔹 Special Normal Paraffin (SNP)
Similar to NP but with a lower aromatic content (max. 0.15% by weight), designed for specific industries.

🔹 Raffinate
Consists of non-linear aliphatic hydrocarbons, cyclic and aromatic compounds. After hydro-treating for desulfurization, it is used in producing odorless kerosene, aviation gasoline, and isoparaffins.

🔹 Light End (Solvent 402)
A hydrocarbon cut within the C5–C10 range, extracted from kerosene. Used in the solvent industry, gasoline production, and desorbent manufacturing.

🔹 Heavy End
A hydrocarbon cut within the C13–C16 range derived from kerosene, utilized in diesel fuel and industrial paraffin production.

🔹 Solvent 502 & 503
Special petroleum solvents for use in various chemical industries.

Production Capacity

• Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB): 75,000 tons/year

• Normal Paraffin (NP): 140,000 tons/year

Vision & Approach

Iranian Chemical Industries Investment Company, relying on technical expertise, continuous innovation, compliance with international standards, and environmental responsibility, is recognized as one of the key producers of raw materials for detergent and chemical industries in Iran and the region. The company is committed to sustainable development, improving product quality, and expanding export markets.