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                                                                      EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-80818 and No. 33-80820 of Detrex Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated
February 28, 2001, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Detrex Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2000.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Detroit, Michigan
March 20, 2001