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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.

Industrial gradeIn stock

Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA 96%)

CAS number: CAS 27176-87-0
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₁C₆H₄SO₃H

Core anionic surfactant for liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids, washing powders and industrial degreasers, offering strong foaming and soil suspension.

96.0% minSurfactants & Detergent Raws

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Food gradeIn stock

Citric Acid Anhydrous (Food Grade)

CAS number: CAS 77-92-9
Chemical formula: C₆H₈O₇

Premium food grade citric acid used as an acidulant, flavour enhancer, antioxidant synergist and pH buffer in soft drinks, juices, jams, confectionery and pharmaceuticals.

99.5% – 100.5% BP/USP/FCCFood Preservatives & Additives

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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 stock 2 products for this sector, including Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA 96%), Citric Acid Anhydrous (Food Grade). Each is supplied with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet.

Do you deliver cosmetics & personal care chemicals outside Nairobi?

Yes. We dispatch same-day within Nairobi, next-day to Mombasa and Kisumu, and handle bonded transit documentation for Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Ethiopia.

What compliance documentation do you provide?

Every consignment ships with a batch certificate of analysis, GHS-compliant safety data sheet and labelling. We hold ISO 9001:2015, KEBS Approved, NEMA Licensed accreditations and prepare import documentation as required.