ABOUT d-labs
The experts behind Sam.
Specialist detergent & cleaning-product R&D. Practical solutions. Real results.
d-labs is a specialist R&D consultancy for the detergent and cleaning-products industry. We combine deep formulation knowledge, advanced testing and regulatory insight to solve complex challenges and create products that perform.
Expertise you can trust
Practical, proven results
Confidential & secure
Who we are
d-labs is a specialist detergent and cleaning-products R&D team with decades of combined experience. We work with manufacturers, brands and ingredient suppliers to develop better formulations, resolve technical challenges and accelerate innovation.
Global Support
Supporting detergent and cleaning-product companies around the world.
100+
Successful development and optimisation projects.
40+
Years of combined experience across formulation development, performance testing, and project management.
What we do
Formulation Development
Create stable, effective and cost-efficient formulations tailored to your goals.
Performance Testing
Robust lab testing to verify performance, stability and real-world effectiveness.
Troubleshooting & Optimisation
Diagnose issues and optimise formulations for consistent results.
Technical Training
Practical training and knowledge transfer for your teams.
Regulatory Support
Practical guidance on regulatory requirements, product compliance and technical documentation.
Our approach
Scientific rigour
We use proven methods, sound chemistry and data-driven decision making.
Practical experience
Real-world laboratory and production experience informs our work.
Governed outputs
Designed to provide consistent, traceable and appropriately governed guidance.
Confidential by default
Customer and project information is treated as confidential and protected through appropriate security and access controls.
Why we built Sam
Sam was created to make the depth of d-labs’ detergent R&D knowledge easier to access. Sam supports R&D teams with expert-informed guidance, training and technical answers - helping them solve problems faster and make more informed decisions.
Captures decades of detergent R&D expertise
Supports training and capability building
Designed to deliver consistent, governed guidance
Available 24/7 to accelerate problem solving
Ready to innovate with confidence?
Work with d-labs
From concept to commercialisation, we’re here to help you create better cleaning products that perform.