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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
Glycerine — Colorless, viscous liquid

Glycerine

Glycerine, also known as glycerol or propane-1,2,3-triol, is a versatile liquid widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. It…

CAS
56-81-5
Formula
C3H8O3

Foods & Beverages

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Glycerine — Colorless liquid

Glycerine in Kenya

Glycerine, also known as glycerol or propane-1,2,3-triol, is a colorless liquid highly valued for its versatility in various applications. Its hygros…

CAS
56-81-5
Formula
C3H8O3

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Godrej SLES L34-230 — Clear to slightly cloudy liquid

Godrej SLES L34-230 in Kenya

Godrej SLES L34-230 is a sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) formulation primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This product contai…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Guar Gum Powder — White to off-white powder

Guar Gum Powder

Guar Gum Powder is a versatile thickening agent primarily used in the food processing industry. Sourced from the guar bean, this natural polymer is p…

Foods & Beverages

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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose — Fine white powder

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is a versatile water-soluble polymer commonly used as a thickening agent in a variety of applications, particularly in t…

CAS
9004-62-0
Formula
C36H70O19

Polymers & Resins

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IRON OXIDE RED H130

Iron Oxide Red H130 is a versatile pigment primarily used in construction and coatings for its intense color and durability. With a CAS number of 130…

CAS
1309-37-1
Formula
Fe2O3
Assay
≥95%

Pigments

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Industrial gradeIn stock

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Alcohol, widely recognized by its CAS number 67-63-0, is a versatile solvent used heavily across industries for cleaning, sanitizing, and a…

CAS
67-63-0
Formula
C3H8O

Solvents & Thinners

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Isopropyl Alcohol — Colorless liquid

Isopropyl Alcohol in Kenya

Isopropyl Alcohol, also known as Isopropanol or 2-Propanol, is a versatile solvent primarily used in industrial cleaning and disinfection application…

CAS
67-63-0
Formula
C3H8O

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Isopropyl Myristate — Clear, colourless liquid

Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Myristate, also known as Propan-2-yl Tetradecanoate, is a key ingredient primarily used in the cosmetics and personal care industry. It fun…

CAS
110-27-0
Formula
C17H34O2

Pharma & Cosmetics

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JINTINT Pigment Dispersion — Liquid dispersion with vibrant color.

JINTINT Pigment Dispersion in Kenya

JINTINT is a specialized liquid pigment dispersion primarily used in various coating and painting applications. This product enhances color consisten…

Pigments

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Jasmin Grandiflora Oil — Clear to pale yellow liquid

Jasmin Grandiflora Oil in Kenya

Jasmin Grandiflora Oil is a fragrant essential oil primarily used in the cosmetic and personal care industries. Known for its sweet and floral aroma,…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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AR gradeIn stock
Jasmine Oil — Liquid, clear to pale yellow.

Jasmine Oil in Kenya

Jasmine Oil, derived from Jasminum grandiflorum, is utilized primarily in the cosmetics and personal care industries for its aromatic properties. Kno…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Johnson Baby — Clear, liquid form

Johnson Baby in Kenya

Johnson Baby is a versatile liquid formulation primarily used in the Pharma & Cosmetics industry. This product is renowned for its gentle and hypoall…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Jojoba Oil — Clear, pale yellow to golden liquid.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil, derived from the seeds of the Simmondsia Chinensis plant, is a 100% pure therapeutic grade oil primarily used for cosmetic applications.…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Food gradeIn stock
KaliSel Potassium Chloride — Colourless, elongated prismatic or cubical crystals or white granular powder

KaliSel Potassium Chloride

KaliSel, a food-grade potassium chloride (KCl), is widely utilized in the food industry as a sodium chloride replacement. It ensures sodium reduction…

CAS
7447-40-7
Formula
KCl

Foods & Beverages

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Kaolin

Kaolin is a fine white powder widely used in the paper industry for improving brightness, gloss, printability, and smoothness as a coating pigment an…

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

Paper & Pulp

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Kaolin Clay Powder — Fine white powder.

Kaolin Clay Powder in Kenya

Kaolin Clay Powder is a versatile industrial mineral primarily used for applications in construction, agriculture, and cosmetic formulations. Charact…

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Kaolin Clay — Fine white powder

Kaolin Clay in Kenya

Kaolin Clay is a versatile industrial mineral primarily used in the paint and coatings industry. Characterized by its fine particle size and smooth t…

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LAS/LABSA — Clear liquid

LAS/LABSA

LAS/LABSA is a linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This highly effective surfactant is pivota…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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LAS/LABSA — Clear, light yellow liquid

LAS/LABSA in kenya

LAS (Linear Alkyl Sulfonic Acid) is a powerful surfactant primarily used in the formulation of cleaning products. It effectively reduces surface tens…

Detergents & Soaps

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Lanolin Alcohol — Clear to slightly yellow liquid

Lanolin Alcohol in Kenya

Lanolin Alcohol is a key ingredient primarily used in the cosmetics and personal care industry. This derivative of lanolin offers emollient propertie…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Pharma gradeIn stock
Lanolin Anhydrous USP Grade — Pale yellow to off-white waxy solid

Lanolin Anhydrous USP Grade

Lanolin Anhydrous USP Grade is a versatile ingredient primarily used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. This high-purity lanolin serves…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Lavender Fragrance Oil — Clear liquid with a characteristic lavender scent.

Lavender Fragrance Oil

Lavender Fragrance Oil is a versatile scent used primarily in the cosmetics and personal care industry. This product is ideal for creating aromatic p…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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.