Izal
1880. Newton, Chambers and Co began research into the distillation of coal. The tar distillates provided a basis of many products that were later manufactured by Izal.
By 1890 Izal germicide was produced in emulsified form, to be followed by other disinfectant products.
1893 The company introduced Izal, the new non-poisonous disinfectant[1]
1894 IZAL TOILET SOAP stocked by chemists, grocers, oilmen, &c., price 1s. 6d. pet box. Composed of choicest materials, carefully manufactured. Promotes healthy and supple skins, relieves prickly heat and irritation, and will relieve Eczema. IZAL MEDICAL SOAP 2s. per box. belongs to a class of modern soaps much esteemed by medical men. Is much stronger than the Toilet Soap and therefore more applicable when a reliable antiseptic and disinfecting soap is required. It is a powerful agent in the treatment of skin diseases, and is recommended for Eczema. in obstinate cases. IZAL HOUSEHOLD AND LAUNDRY A powerful Disinfecting Soap. extremely useful for laundry and scouring purposes. Very serviceable for scouring floors of hospitals and sick rooms. 4d per lb. IZAL CREAM Very convenient for applying an antiseptic to the skin in an emollient form, and especially useful for rubbing upon the skin of fever patients during the period of desquamation to prevent infection from the scales. In tubes, 1s. IZAL OINTMENT Excellent for burns, scalds, chapped hands and chilblains. 1s 1.5d per pot. IZAL TOOTH POWDER A most useful preparation for the teeth and gums. 1s per box. IZAL LOZENGES. These lozenges are admirable for sore throat, and are also useful as a preventative against infection. 1s 1.5d per box.'[2]
1947 British Industries Fair Advert for Industrial Hygiene. 'The Izal System of Industrial Hygiene'. Manufacturers of Chemical Products for use in Hygiene Including: Disinfectant Fluids and Powders, Insecticidal Fluids and Powders, Liquid Soaps, Cleansers, Antiseptic Toilet Rolls, etc. [of Thorncliffe] (Chemicals etc. Section - Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.1149) [3]
1960 Newton, Chambers and Co acquired Ronuk, makers of polishes and dyes[4]
1961 Specialists in the manufacture of various germicides including Izal, Sanizal, Zalpine toilet rolls[5]
1972 Newton, Chambers and Co was taken over by industrial holding company Central and Sheerwood
1973 The Izal division was sold to Sterling-Winthrop[6].
1986 Jeyes acquired Izal household products maker (a merger that had first been discussed in 1967)[7]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times, 21 August 1893
- ↑ The Queen - Saturday 23 June 1894
- ↑ 1947 British Industries Fair Advert 272; and p200
- ↑ The Times, 30 April 1960
- ↑ 1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE
- ↑ The Times, 8 September 1973
- ↑ The Times Dec. 10, 1986