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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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Cold Pressed Castor Oil — Clear, pale yellow to light amber liquid

Cold Pressed Castor Oil

Cold Pressed Castor Oil is a natural vegetable oil extracted from castor beans using cold pressing techniques. This process preserves its beneficial…

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Cold Pressed Castor Oil in Kenya

Cold Pressed Castor Oil is a versatile natural oil widely used in various applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. K…

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DL Tartaric Acid — White powder

DL Tartaric Acid in Kenya

DL Tartaric Acid, also known as 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid (CAS 133-37-9), is primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a stabilizing ag…

CAS
133-37-9
Formula
C4H6O6

Foods & Beverages

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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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Food gradeIn stock
Dextrose Monohydrate — White powder

Dextrose Monohydrate in Kenya

Dextrose Monohydrate is a highly soluble carbohydrate primarily used as an energy source in the food processing industry. This sugar monohydrate is a…

CAS
77938-63-7
Formula
C6H14O7

Foods & Beverages

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Dialkylester Ammonium Methosulfate

Dialkylester Ammonium Methosulfate in Kenya

Dialkylester Ammonium Methosulfate is a bio-surfactant primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. Renowned for its effectiveness in lo…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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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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Diethylene Glycol DEG — Clear liquid

Diethylene Glycol DEG in Kenya

Diethylene Glycol DEG is a versatile solvent used primarily in industrial applications. Known for its hygroscopic properties, it acts as an effective…

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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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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EAGLE BRAND MEDICATED OIL in Kenya

EAGLE BRAND MEDICATED OIL is an external analgesic offering effective penetrating pain relief. This formulation is designed to provide soothing comfo…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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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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Epsom Salt — Granular white solid

Epsom Salt in Kenya

Epsom Salt, chemically known as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (CAS 10034-99-8), is primarily used as a bath salt, known for its therapeutic properti…

CAS
10034-99-8
Formula
H14MgO11S

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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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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Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate — White powder or flake form.

Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya

Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate (EGMS) is a high-performance emulsifier primarily used in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. This ingred…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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Fluffy Fragrance — Clear liquid

Fluffy Fragrance

Fluffy Fragrance is an essential oil specifically formulated for use in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Known for its appealing scent, this…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Fragrance Mist — Clear liquid

Fragrance Mist

Fragrance Mist is a specialized Eau De Toilette formulated under the trade name "Snow Musk" by Amber Oud. It comes in a convenient 100ml liquid formu…

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Fresh Watermelon Fragrance — Clear liquid

Fresh Watermelon Fragrance

Fresh Watermelon Fragrance is a liquid formulation primarily used for its aromatic properties in cosmetic and personal care products. This vibrant fr…

Preservation Chemicals

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GINAMIDE — Clear, viscous liquid

GINAMIDE

GINAMIDE is a liquid chemical formulation primarily used as a detergent alcohol ethoxylate. Known for its excellent cleansing and wetting properties,…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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GLORBATE-20 | Polysorbate 20 — Clear to pale yellow liquid

GLORBATE-20 | Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20 is a versatile emulsifier and surfactant predominantly used in the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Known by its commer…

CAS
9005-64-5
Formula
C58H114O26
Assay
99%

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Food gradeIn stock
Global Edible Corn Starch — White powder

Global Edible Corn Starch in Kenya

Global Edible Corn Starch is a versatile ingredient primarily used in the food processing industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Sourced fro…

Foods & Beverages

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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.