INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
GenTek, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated February 19, 1999 (except for Note
17 which is as of March 12, 1999), with respect to the consolidated balance
sheets of Noma Industries Limited as at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the
consolidated statements of earnings, retained earnings (deficit) and changes in
financial positions for each of the years in the three year period ended
December 31, 1998, included in the Form 10, filed by GenTek, Inc., incorporated
by reference in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading 'Experts' in such
Prospectus.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chartered Accountants


Toronto, Ontario
November 16, 1999