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Cosmetics & Personal Care chemicals

Emulsifiers, surfactants, thickeners, humectants and preservatives for skincare and haircare manufacturing.

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Chemicals we supply for cosmetics & personal care

Held in stock with full specifications, certificates of analysis and safety data sheets.

Technical gradeIn stock
58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax — White solid slab or blocks

58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax

Kunlun 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax is a high-quality product used in various industrial applications, particularly in candle manufacturing. This f…

CAS
8002-74-2
Formula
C20–C40 alkanes

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Technical gradeIn stock
Acetic Acid — Colorless liquid

Acetic Acid

Acetic acid is a vital industrial chemical primarily used in the production of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), essential for adhesives and coatings. Thi…

CAS
64-19-7
Formula
C2H4O2
Assay
99.7%

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Acetone — Clear, colorless volatile liquid

Acetone

Acetone is a versatile solvent widely used in industries such as paints and coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Known for its exce…

CAS
67-64-1
Formula
C3H6O

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Aluminium Silicate — White to off-white powder

Aluminium Silicate

Aluminium Silicate is a versatile compound primarily utilized in ceramics and refractories for its thermal resistance and structural integrity. This…

CAS
12141-46-7
Formula
Al2SiO5

Paints & Coatings

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Aluminum Sulfate — White or off-white granular solid

Aluminum Sulfate

Aluminum sulfate is primarily used in water treatment to facilitate the coagulation of impurities into settleable particles in municipal facilities,…

CAS
10043-01-3
Formula
Al2(SO4)3
Assay
17% Al2O3, iron-free

Water Treatment

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Pharma gradeIn stock
Ascorbic Acid — White crystalline powder

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a crucial antioxidant used predominantly as a preservative in the food industry to prevent oxidation a…

CAS
50-81-7
Formula
C6H8O6

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Butyl Glycol — Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

Butyl Glycol

Butyl Glycol is a versatile solvent widely utilized in the paint and coatings industry for its excellent flow, leveling, and pigment dispersion prope…

CAS
111-76-2
Formula
C6H14O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
CA-ZN Stabilizer C-50 — White or light yellow powder

CA-ZN Stabilizer C-50

CA-ZN Stabilizer C-50 is a non-toxic, calcium-zinc based PVC stabilizer designed to enhance the thermal and light stability of PVC products. This sta…

Rubber & Plastic

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Technical gradeIn stock
Calcium Carbonate — White, odorless fine powder

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate, commonly used as a filler and pigment, plays a crucial role in industries such as paper, plastics, and paints. This white, odorles…

CAS
471-34-1
Formula
CaCO3

Construction Chemicals

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Pharma gradeIn stock
Calcium Lactate — Almost odorless, slightly efflorescent granules or powder.

Calcium Lactate

Calcium Lactate (CAS 814-80-2) is a calcium salt of lactic acid, primarily utilized as a dietary supplement to support bone health. Primarily sold in…

CAS
814-80-2
Formula
C6H10CaO6

Foods & Beverages

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Food gradeIn stock
Calcium Lactate Food Grade — White or off-white, odorless crystalline powder or granules

Calcium Lactate Food Grade

Calcium Lactate is primarily used as a calcium fortification agent in the food industry, enhancing the nutritional content of dairy products, baked g…

CAS
814-80-2
Formula
C6H10CaO6 · 5 H2O
Assay
98-101%

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Cetearyl Alcohol — Granular

Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifier and stabilizer. It combines hexadecan-1-ol a…

CAS
8005-44-5
Formula
C34H72O2

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Technical gradeIn stock
China Clay — Fine white powder

China Clay

China Clay, also known as kaolin (CAS 1332-58-7), is a fine white powder used primarily as a filler and coating pigment in various industries. Its no…

CAS
1332-58-7
Formula
Al2Si2O5(OH)4

Paints & Coatings

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Food gradeIn stock
Citric Acid — Colorless or white crystalline powder

Citric Acid

Citric Acid is a versatile chemical predominantly used as an acidity regulator and preservative in the food and beverage industry. Known for its food…

CAS
77-92-9
Formula
C6H8O7
Assay
99.5-100.5

Foods & Beverages

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) — Viscous amber liquid

Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%)

Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is a versatile non-ionic surfactant primarily used for its foam boosting and viscosity enhancing properties in…

CAS
68603-42-9
Formula
R–CON(CH2CH2OH)2 (R = C8–C18 coconut fatty chain)

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
De-Ionised Water — Clear, colourless liquid

De-Ionised Water

De-Ionised Water is essential in the electronics and semiconductor industries, where its low conductivity ensures no ionic contaminants interfere wit…

CAS
7732-18-5
Formula
H2O

Laboratory Reagents

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Diethylene Glycol — Colorless, hygroscopic viscous liquid

Diethylene Glycol

Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is a versatile industrial solvent with significant use in polyester resin production and antifreeze formulations. Its excelle…

CAS
111-46-6
Formula
C4H10O3

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) — Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) is a prominent plasticizer used primarily in the plastics industry to enhance the flexibility and durability of PVC products.…

CAS
117-84-0
Formula
C24H38O4
Assay
99

Rubber & Plastic

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Technical gradeIn stock
Dipropylene Glycol LO+ — Colorless, nearly odorless liquid

Dipropylene Glycol LO+

Dipropylene Glycol LO+ is a high-purity, low-odor, low-volatility liquid widely used as a coupling agent and humectant in cosmetics and personal care…

CAS
25265-71-8
Formula
C6H14O3
Assay
99.5

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Technical gradeIn stock
EDTA — White crystalline powder

EDTA

EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a powerful chelating agent primarily recognized for its ability to sequester and neutralize metal ions.…

CAS
60-00-4
Formula
C10H16N2O8
Assay
99.0

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate) — Granular white solid

Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate)

Epsom Salt, or Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (CAS 10034-99-8), is a versatile compound primarily used in agriculture as a nutrient source for plants…

CAS
10034-99-8
Formula
H14MgO11S

Agricultural Chemicals

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Ethanol — Clear liquid.

Ethanol

Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol (CAS 64-17-5), is a versatile alcohol widely utilized in hand wash gel formulations. With its ability to dissolv…

CAS
64-17-5
Formula
C2H6O

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
Ethyl Acetate — Colorless, clear liquid with fruity/pear odor

Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl Acetate is a versatile solvent highly used in industries for its effective function as a solvent and thinner in surface coatings, inks, and adh…

CAS
141-78-6
Formula
C4H8O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether — Clear, colorless transparent liquid

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME) is a versatile solvent employed extensively in the coatings industry for its coalescing properties, which imp…

CAS
109-86-4
Formula
C3H8O2

Solvents & Thinners

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How we support you

Beyond supply

  • Dosing calculations and process troubleshooting from our technical desk
  • Substitute recommendations when a raw material is constrained or priced out
  • Batch retention samples so any consignment can be re-tested against its COA
  • Scheduled contract supply so your line never waits on a reorder

Common questions

Which chemicals does Sparks supply to the cosmetics & personal care sector?

We list 88 products for this sector, including 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax, Acetic Acid, Acetone, Aluminium Silicate. A certificate of analysis and safety data sheet can be issued with a consignment where this is specified at order stage.

Do you deliver cosmetics & personal care chemicals outside Nairobi?

Yes. Orders are dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse to towns across Kenya, and delivery is arranged to Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Ethiopia with the export documentation each destination requires. Lead time depends on the quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation.

What compliance documentation do you provide?

We hold ISO 9001:2015, KEBS Approved, NEMA Licensed accreditations, and copies are available on request. Batch certificates of analysis, safety data sheets and import documentation are issued with a consignment where these are specified at order stage.