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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

Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate

Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate is widely used as a powerful builder and emulsifier in detergents and cleaning applications. Known for its effective…

CAS
10213-79-3
Formula
Na2SiO3·5H2O

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
Solvent Naphtha — Clear to slightly yellow liquid

Solvent Naphtha

Solvent Naphtha is a crucial petroleum-derived hydrocarbon mixture, mainly utilized in the paints and coatings industry for its excellent solvent pro…

CAS
64742-89-8

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sorbitol — Clear, colorless liquid.

Sorbitol

Sorbitol, also known as D-Sorbitol or glucose alcohol, is a polyol widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It is primarily utilized as…

CAS
50-70-4
Formula
C6H14O6
Assay
90%

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Soya Lecithin — Brownish-yellow viscous liquid

Soya Lecithin

Soya Lecithin is an emulsifier primarily used in food processing and cosmetics. Sourced from soybean oil, it facilitates blending oil and water, enha…

CAS
8002-43-5

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Stearic Acid — Granular

Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid, also known as octadecanoic acid (CAS 57-11-4), is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. This fatty acid ac…

CAS
57-11-4
Formula
C18H36O2

Other Products

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% — Clear, viscous liquid

Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96%

Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is a powerful detergent and surfactant primarily used in cleaning formulations. With its high concentration and efficiency…

CAS
27176-87-0

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
Talc Powder — White, odorless powder

Talc Powder

Talc Powder is an essential ingredient in various industries due to its multi-functional properties. Known for its white, odorless, and powdered form…

CAS
14807-96-6
Formula
Mg3(OH)2Si4O10

Rubber & Plastic

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Titanium Dioxide Pigment — White powder

Titanium Dioxide Pigment

Titanium Dioxide Pigment is a vital pigment commonly used in paints and coatings. Known for its high opacity and brightness, this white powder enhanc…

Pigments

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Triethanolamine (TEA 99%) — Clear, viscous liquid

Triethanolamine (TEA 99%)

Triethanolamine (TEA 99%) is a versatile chemical primarily used as a surfactant in cleaning and disinfection applications. This compound plays a cru…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
Product Identification Needed — Colour, clarity, and physical state are pending further information from a product label or specification sheet.

Unknown Chemical

The chemical product details could not be established from the provided information. Key identifiers such as a chemical name, CAS number, or explicit…

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WHITE MINERAL OIL CX - 15 — Clear colorless liquid

WHITE MINERAL OIL CX - 15

WHITE MINERAL OIL CX - 15 is a premium mineral oil primarily used as a lubricant and a carrier in cosmetic formulations. Known for its clarity and li…

CAS
8042-47-5
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Pharma gradeIn stock

White Oil

White Oil, also known as White Mineral Oil, is a highly refined clear, odorless liquid widely used across several industries. It's primarily applied…

CAS
8042-47-5
Formula
Mixture of C15-C50 hydrocarbons

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Industrial gradeIn stock

White Portland Cement

White Portland Cement is a high-quality construction material mainly utilized for its superior whiteness and aesthetic appeal. Its composition includ…

Formula
C3S, C2S

Construction Chemicals

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Xylene — Clear, colorless liquid

Xylene

Xylene is a widely-used solvent in the paints and coatings industry, valued for its rapid evaporation and excellent solubility properties. This clear…

CAS
1330-20-7
Formula
C8H10

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Zinc Stearate — White powder

Zinc Stearate

Zinc Stearate, or zinc bis(octadecanoate), is primarily used as a lubricant and release agent in various applications. It demonstrates excellent perf…

CAS
557-05-1
Formula
C36H70O4Zn

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Industrial gradeIn stock
n-Hexane — Colorless, clear liquid

n-Hexane

n-Hexane is a versatile solvent predominantly used in the extraction of edible oils from seed crops such as soybean, cottonseed, and sunflower. This…

CAS
110-54-3
Formula
C6H14

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.