Who owns Formula 409?
Formula 409 is owned by Clorox (the United States, NYSE: CLX).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Clorox Company verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Oakland, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1957
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Surface & bathroom cleaners
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: CLX
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Formula 409
Formula 409 is a degreasing spray cleaner named after the number of attempts its inventors made before arriving at the formula. Clorox acquired it in 1970 and it remains one of its largest cleaning brands. It was originally developed for industrial and commercial cleaning before being repackaged for household use in a trigger spray bottle.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Formula 409?
The parent company of Formula 409 is Clorox, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Formula 409 American?
Yes. Formula 409 originated in the United States in 1957 and its owner, Clorox, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Formula 409 still owned by Clorox?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Formula 409 is still owned by Clorox. 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] The Clorox Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-08-07 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 7 August 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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