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Manufacturing of chemicals activities

45 activities the Dubai DET catalogue files under its “Manufacturing of chemicals” group. Of them, Ajman Free Zone lists 27 and Dubai mainland (DET) 45.

Activities
45
Ajman Free Zone
27
Dubai mainland (DET)
45

No activity here is listed by all three routes. Only the mainland lists 18.

Updated 5 September 2026 · from each route’s own activity catalogue

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Activities in this group

Each row links to the activity guide. A tick means that route’s own catalogue lists the activity. Same name at: other zone catalogues naming it, a name match rather than an equivalence. DET licence types: Industrial and Professional.

Manufacturing of chemicals activities, with their DET code, prior approval and the routes that list each
Acid ManufacturingDET 2011014IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Adhesive & Paper SlittingDET 1709101IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Adhesive Materials ManufacturingDET 2029007IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Agarwood and Incense ManufacturingDET 2023009IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Ammonia & Caustic Soda ManufacturingDET 2011001IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Anti Corrosion Materials ManufacturingDET 2022002IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Batteries Distilled Water ManufacturingDET 2029015IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Bleaching Products ManufacturingDET 2023003IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Candles ManufacturingDET 2029016IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Chemicals BlendingDET 2011016IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Chlorinated Paraffin Oil ManufacturingDET 1920016IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Composed Industrial Chemicals ManufacturingDET 2011010IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Construction Chemicals ManufacturingDET 2029010IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Coolants ManufacturingDET 2029014IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Cosmetics & Personal Care Preservatives ManufacturingDET 2023019IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Cosmetics ManufacturingDET 2023012IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Crude Fiber Glass ManufacturingDET 2013002IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Crudes Plastics in Primary Forms ManufacturingDET 2013001IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Detergents & Disinfectants Manufacturing - Import & ExportDET 2023006IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Dry Ice ManufacturingDET 2011006IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Fire Extinguishing Materials ManufacturingDET 2029001IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Fireworks ManufacturingDET 2029023IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Gas Liquefaction and Bottling ManufacturingDET 2011005IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Gum and Glue ManufacturingDET 2029006IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Industrial Detergents ManufacturingDET 2023007IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Ink & Printing Materials ManufacturingDET 2022007IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Insulation Materials ManufacturingDET 2022003IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Laboratory Diagnostics Reagents ManufacturingDET 2029101IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
lnk Mixing & RefillingDET 2022008IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Matches ManufacturingDET 2029024IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Organic Bacteria ProductionDET 2021005IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Paint ManufacturingDET 2022001IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Perfumes ManufacturingDET 2023008IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Powder Detergents Manufacturing and PackagingDET 2023002IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Salt Cubes ManufacturingDET 1079103IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Soap ManufacturingDET 2023001IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Sponge Products ManufacturingDET 2219008IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Sterilizers & Disinfectants PreparationDET 2021101IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Sulfur ManufacturingDET 2011003IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Synthetic Resins ManufacturingDET 2029005IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Synthetic Sponge ManufacturingDET 2219005IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZListed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Test and Analysis Chemical manufacturingDET 2029018IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Tooth & Mouth Care Products ManufacturingDET 2023013IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Varnish ManufacturingDET 2022009IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland
Water Treatment & Purification Chemicals ManufacturingDET 2011015IFZANot listed by IFZAAjman FZNot listed by Ajman FZMainlandListed by Mainland

Where the grouping comes from

The group is the one the Invest in Dubai (DET) business activity catalogue gives each activity code, under the label “Manufacturing of chemicals”. An activity appears here when its guide carries that DET code.

Licence types in this group: Industrial, Professional. Catalogue checked 5 September 2026. Open the DET catalogue

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