Who owns Dettol?
Dettol is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1932
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Bath, soap & hand care › Hand soap & sanitiser
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dettol
Dettol antiseptic was introduced in 1932 for use in maternity wards, where puerperal fever was still a common cause of death, and moved into households from there. Its chloroxylenol formulation turns milky when diluted, a visual cue the advertising has used for decades. It is sold widely across Britain, Asia and Africa.
Ownership timeline of Dettol
Where Dettol sits in Reckitt
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dettol?
The parent company of Dettol is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Dettol British?
Yes. Dettol originated in the United Kingdom in 1932 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Dettol still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Dettol is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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