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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.

Pharma gradeIn stock
N-Propanol — Clear, colorless liquid

N-Propanol

N-Propanol is a versatile industrial solvent widely utilized in various manufacturing processes. Known for its ability to dissolve a broad range of s…

CAS
71-23-8
Formula
C3H8O

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
N-Propyl Acetate — Clear, colorless liquid

N-Propyl Acetate

N-Propyl Acetate is an efficient solvent primarily used in paints, coatings, and adhesives. Known for its fast evaporation rate and pleasant fruity o…

CAS
109-60-4
Formula
C5H10O2
Assay
≥ 99%

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
NOVACOAT — White fine powder

NOVACOAT

NOVACOAT is a calcined kaolin powder primarily used in paints and coatings. This versatile product enhances properties such as opacity, smoothness, a…

Paints & Coatings

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Technical gradeIn stock
Nitric Acid 68% — Clear to pale yellow liquid

Nitric Acid 68%

Nitric Acid 68% is an industrial-grade chemical essential in metal treatment and chemical production. Known for its non-fuming nature at azeotropic c…

CAS
7697-37-2
Formula
HNO3

Metal Treatment Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
Normal Butyl Acetate — Clear, colorless liquid

Normal Butyl Acetate

Normal Butyl Acetate is a crucial solvent used primarily in the paints and coatings industry. With a clear, colorless liquid appearance and a fruity…

CAS
123-86-4
Formula
C6H12O2
Assay
99%

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Oleic Acid — Colourless liquid

Oleic Acid

Oleic Acid (CAS 112-80-1) is a monounsaturated fatty acid primarily used in the food processing and cosmetic industries. This colorless liquid is als…

CAS
112-80-1
Formula
C18H34O2

Foods & Beverages

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Oleic Acid 75% Min — Clear liquid

Oleic Acid 75% Min

Oleic Acid 75% Min is a key fatty acid utilized primarily in the food processing and cosmetics industries. This product, manufactured by Palm-Oleo SD…

CAS
112-80-1

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Oleic Acid 75% Min — Pale yellow liquid

Oleic Acid 75% Min in Kenya

Oleic Acid 75% Min is a liquid fatty acid primarily used in the formulation of personal care products, cosmetics, and food applications. Its high pur…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Technical gradeIn stock
Oleic Acid — Clear, liquid at room temperature.

Oleic Acid Kenya

Oleic Acid, also known as cis-9-Octadecenoic acid (CAS 112-80-1), is a monounsaturated fatty acid primarily used in the Food Processing & Beverage in…

CAS
112-80-1
Formula
C18H34O2

Foods & Beverages

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Oleic Acid — Clear, yellowish liquid

Oleic Acid in kenya

Oleic Acid, also known as cis-9-Octadecenoic Acid, serves as a significant fatty acid widely applied in the cosmetic and food processing industries.…

CAS
112-80-1
Formula
C18H34O2

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Optical Brightener C-102 — Fine powder form

Optical Brightener C-102 in Kenya

Optical Brightener C-102 is a specialized formulation primarily used in the textile treatment industry to enhance the brightness and whiteness of fab…

Pigments

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Industrial gradeIn stock
PIGMENT POWDER RED-RC-48 — Fine red powder

PIGMENT POWDER RED-RC-48 in kenya

PIGMENT POWDER RED-RC-48 is primarily utilized in paints and coatings to deliver vibrant red coloration. Its fine powder formulation ensures excellen…

Pigments

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Food gradeIn stock
POTASSIUM SORBATE FCC IV — White granular powder

POTASSIUM SORBATE FCC IV in Kenya

POTASSIUM SORBATE FCC IV is a food-grade preservative extensively used to inhibit mold growth and fermentation in various food products. Its primary…

Preservation Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
PVC Resin DG-1000S — White powder

PVC Resin DG-1000S

PVC Resin DG-1000S is a versatile white powder widely used in the construction, packaging, and electrical industries. Its robust physical properties,…

CAS
9002-86-2
Formula
(C2H3Cl)n

Polymers & Resins

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Paraffin Oil — Clear liquid.

Paraffin Oil

Paraffin Oil is a versatile liquid used primarily as a lubricant, moisturizer, and as a carrier in pharmaceutical applications. Its unique compositio…

CAS
8012-95-1

Other Products

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Technical gradeIn stock
Paraffin Wax — Granular form, clear to white appearance.

Paraffin Wax in Kenya

Paraffin Wax is a fully refined hydrocarbon product primarily used in the manufacturing of candles, coatings, and various industrial applications. It…

Other Products

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Technical gradeIn stock
Passion Fragrance Oil — Liquid

Passion Fragrance Oil

Passion Fragrance Oil is a unique blend used primarily for scenting various products in the cosmetics and personal care industry. It is particularly…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Perchloroethylene (PCE) — Colorless liquid

Perchloroethylene (PCE)

Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a versatile solvent primarily used in dry cleaning applications, effectively replacing carbon tetrachloride in the industr…

CAS
127-18-4
Formula
C2Cl4

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Persil Concentrated Fragrance Oil — Clear liquid

Persil Concentrated Fragrance Oil in Kenya

Persil Concentrated Fragrance Oil is a specialized liquid formulation designed for use in cleaning and disinfection applications. This product offers…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Pigment Blue 15 — Fine blue powder

Pigment Blue 15 in Kenya

Pigment Blue 15 is a vibrant blue pigment primarily used in paints and coatings. Manufactured by Qualitron Chemicals, this high-performance pigment i…

Pigments

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Technical gradeIn stock
Pigment Green 7 — Granular form, dark green in color.

Pigment Green 7 in Kenya

Pigment Green 7 is a high-quality pigment used primarily in paints and coatings. This synthetic organic pigment is valued for its excellent lightfast…

Pigments

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Pigment Orange 13 — Bright orange powder

Pigment Orange 13 in Kenya

Pigment Orange 13 is a vibrant organic pigment used primarily in paints and coatings, offering excellent color fastness and high opacity. Known for i…

Pigments

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Technical gradeIn stock
Pine Fragrance — Clear liquid

Pine Fragrance

Pine Fragrance is a specialized liquid fragrance used primarily in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Known for its refreshing and invigoratin…

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.