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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

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CARNATION — Clear liquid, floral fragrance.

CARNATION

CARNATION is a liquid fragrance designed primarily for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Manufactured by Aroma, this product provides a un…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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CDEA — Clear liquid.

CDEA

CDEA is a versatile surfactant primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This liquid formulation excels in producing stable foams and…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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CDEA Liquid — Clear liquid

CDEA Liquid in Kenya

CDEA Liquid is a versatile chemical blend primarily used for cleaning and disinfection. This formulation exhibits excellent surface-active properties…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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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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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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Calcium Octoate 5% — Liquid

Calcium Octoate 5% in Kenya

Calcium Octoate 5% is a specialized liquid formulation primarily used in paints and coatings to improve film formation and adhesion properties. This…

Paints & Coatings

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Calcium Propionate — White powder

Calcium Propionate in Kenya

Calcium Propionate, also known as calcium propanoate, is a widely used food preservative and mold inhibitor. This compound plays a critical role in t…

CAS
4075-81-4
Formula
C6H10CaO4

Preservation Chemicals

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Carboxy Methyl Cellulose — White powder

Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya

Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) is a versatile cellulose derivative primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a thickening agent and stabili…

Foods & Beverages

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Castor Oil — Pale yellow viscous liquid

Castor Oil in Kenya

Castor Oil is a versatile liquid used primarily in pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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Chantia Eau de Parfum — Clear liquid in a 50ml bottle.

Chantia Eau de Parfum

Chantia is a premium fragrance designed for personal use, specifically categorized as Eau de Parfum. This 50ml liquid product combines various aromat…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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Citric Acid — White crystalline powder

Citric Acid Anhydrous in Kenya

Citric Acid, known as 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid (CAS 77-92-9), is a key organic acid primarily used in the food and beverage industry…

CAS
77-92-9
Formula
C6H8O7

Foods & Beverages

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Citric Acid Monohydrate — White crystalline powder

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Citric Acid Monohydrate, with CAS number 5949-29-1, is an organic compound primarily used as a key ingredient in food and beverage applications. Reno…

CAS
5949-29-1
Formula
C6H10O8

Foods & Beverages

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Citric Acid Monohydrate — White crystalline powder

Citric Acid Monohydrate Kenya

Citric Acid Monohydrate (CAS No. 5949-29-1) is primarily used in food processing and beverage industries. This versatile organic acid serves as a pH…

CAS
5949-29-1
Formula
C6H10O8

Foods & Beverages

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Citric Acid Monohydrate — Colorless powder

Citric Acid Monohydrate in Kenya

Citric Acid Monohydrate, with CAS number 5949-29-1, is a versatile organic acid primarily used in food processing and beverages. This colorless powde…

CAS
5949-29-1
Formula
C6H10O8

Foods & Beverages

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Food gradeIn stock
Citric Acid — White crystalline powder

Citric Acid in Kenya

Citric Acid, also known as 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and prese…

CAS
77-92-9
Formula
C6H8O7

Foods & Beverages

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Cocoa Butter — Liquid form as supplied.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter is a natural fat derived from cocoa beans, widely used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Its primary application includes…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Cocodiethanolamide — Clear liquid

Cocodiethanolamide in Kenya

Cocodiethanolamide is a versatile liquid used primarily in cleaning and disinfection applications. Its unique formulation makes it effective as a foa…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Cocodlethanolamide — Liquid

Cocodlethanolamide in Kenya

Cocodlethanolamide is a liquid chemical primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This product serves as an effective surfactant and…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) — Clear liquid

Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE)

Coconut diethanolamide (CDE) is a versatile surfactant primarily used in the production of personal care and cleaning products. It enhances foam gene…

Detergents & Soaps

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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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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 213 products for this sector, including 2-Glycerol Monostearate, 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax, ALOE VERA W/S in Kenya, ARIEL Fragrance Oil Soluble. 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.