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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
Lemon Perfume — Clear liquid.

Lemon Perfume

Lemon Perfume is a liquid formulation primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications to provide a refreshing lemon scent. This product is c…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Liquid Hand Soap — Clear liquid with a cool mint scent.

Liquid Hand Soap in Kenya

Liquid Hand Soap is a versatile cleaning agent designed for personal hygiene. This anti-bacterial formulation provides effective cleansing while keep…

Detergents & Soaps

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Liquid Pine Oil — Clear to pale yellow liquid

Liquid Pine Oil

Liquid Pine Oil is widely used as a natural solvent and disinfectant, appreciated for its pleasant pine aroma and efficacy in various applications. W…

CAS
8002-09-3

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Liquid Pine Oil — Clear yellowish liquid

Liquid Pine Oil in Kenya

Liquid Pine Oil is a versatile solvent used primarily in cleaning and disinfection applications. It is known for its natural antimicrobial properties…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
M.I.B.K. (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone) — Colorless clear liquid

M.I.B.K. (Methyl Isobutyl Ketone)

M.I.B.K., or methyl isobutyl ketone, is a high-purity solvent widely used in paints, coatings, and varnishes for improving flow, leveling, and film f…

CAS
108-10-1
Formula
C6H12O
Assay
≥ 99.5%

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
MAXPINE 85 (PINE OIL 85) — Clear, yellowish liquid

MAXPINE 85 (PINE OIL 85) in Kenya

MAXPINE 85, commonly known as Pine Oil 85, is a versatile chemical primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This liquid formulation…

CAS
8002-09-3

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Industrial gradeIn stock
MIMOSA FS — Light yellowish or pale powder

MIMOSA FS

MIMOSA FS is a vegetable tannin extract utilized primarily in the leather industry. It enhances leather products by providing rapid tannin penetratio…

Other Products

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Magnesium Oxide 90% Industrial Grade — White crystalline powder

Magnesium Oxide 90% Industrial Grade

Magnesium Oxide, with a CAS number of 1309-48-4, is primarily used in agriculture for soil amendment and as an animal feed supplement. Offering 90% p…

CAS
1309-48-4
Formula
MgO
Assay
90

Agricultural Chemicals

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Maize Starch — Fine white to off-white powder

Maize Starch

Maize Starch is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder. This versatile, biodegradable powder is valued for its neutr…

CAS
9005-25-8
Formula
(C6H10O5)ₙ

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Malic Acid — White crystalline powder

Malic Acid

Malic acid (CAS 6915-15-7) is a natural organic compound known for its essential role in various biochemical processes. Widely used in the food and b…

CAS
6915-15-7
Formula
C4H6O5

Foods & Beverages

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Malic Acid — Granular white solid

Malic Acid in kenya

Malic Acid, or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, is primarily used in food and beverage applications for flavor enhancement and pH adjustment. It is a natur…

CAS
6915-15-7
Formula
C4H6O5

Foods & Beverages

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Methanol — Clear, colorless liquid

Methanol

Methanol is a versatile chemical widely used as a solvent and chemical feedstock. With a purity level of ≥99.9%, it serves crucial roles in synthesiz…

CAS
67-56-1
Formula
CH4O

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Methoxy Propanol (Dowanol PM) — Colorless liquid

Methoxy Propanol (Dowanol PM)

Methoxy Propanol, also known as Dowanol PM (CAS 107-98-2), is a versatile solvent primarily used in coatings, printing inks, and cleaners. This chemi…

CAS
107-98-2
Formula
C4H10O2
Assay
99.5

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Methoxy Propyl Acetate (PMA) — Clear, colourless liquid

Methoxy Propyl Acetate (PMA)

Methoxy Propyl Acetate (PMA), also known as Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate (PGMEA), is an industrial solvent widely utilized in the coatin…

CAS
108-65-6
Formula
C6H12O3
Assay
99+

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Methyl Acetate — Colorless liquid

Methyl Acetate

Methyl Acetate is a versatile solvent widely used in the paints, coatings, and adhesives industries. Known for its fast-drying properties and sweet,…

CAS
79-20-9
Formula
C3H6O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Methyl Acetate — Clear, colorless liquid

Methyl Acetate in Kenya

Methyl Acetate is a versatile solvent primarily used in paints and coatings. It serves as a powerful solvent for various chemical reactions, especial…

CAS
79-20-9
Formula
C3H6O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Methylcellulose (4000 cps) — White to off-white powder

Methylcellulose (4000 cps) in Kenya

Methylcellulose (4000 cps) is a water-soluble polymer primarily used as a thickening agent and emulsifier in various applications. It finds significa…

CAS
9004-67-5
Formula
C20H38O11

Polymers & Resins

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Microcrystalline Wax — Granular form, off-white to pale yellow granules.

Microcrystalline Wax

Microcrystalline Wax is primarily used in the cosmetics and personal care industry for its excellent emollient and thickening properties. It provides…

CAS
63231-60-7

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Microcrystalline Wax WX-160S — White to off-white solid wax

Microcrystalline Wax WX-160S in Kenya

Microcrystalline Wax WX-160S is primarily used in the cosmetic and personal care industry. This versatile wax offers superior adhesion and film-formi…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Technical gradeIn stock
Microwax — White powder

Microwax in Kenya

Microwax is a versatile powder formulation primarily used as a coating agent in various industries. It provides a protective layer against moisture a…

Paints & Coatings

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Monoethanolamine (MEA) — Colorless, clear, viscous liquid

Monoethanolamine (MEA)

Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a critical component in gas treatment, particularly for the removal of acidic gases like CO2 and H2S from natural gas and r…

CAS
141-43-5
Formula
C2H7NO
Assay
99.5%

Oil & Gas

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Technical gradeIn stock
Monopropylene Glycol MPG — Clear, colorless liquid.

Monopropylene Glycol MPG in Kenya

Monopropylene Glycol MPG is primarily used as a solvent and carrier for various industrial applications. It is valued for its low toxicity and hygros…

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Monopropylene Glycol — Clear, colourless liquid

Monopropylene Glycol in Kenya

Monopropylene Glycol (CAS 57-55-6) is a versatile chemical predominantly used as a solvent and humectant in various industries. Known for its excelle…

CAS
57-55-6
Formula
C3H8O2

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Industrial gradeIn stock
N-Butanol Solution — Colorless clear liquid

N-Butanol Solution

N-Butanol Solution is a versatile industrial-grade solvent popular in the paints and coatings industry for its ability to prevent blushing and improv…

CAS
71-36-3
Formula
C4H10O

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 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.