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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
Titanium Dioxide — White powder

Titanium Dioxide in Kenya

Titanium Dioxide (CAS 13463-67-7) is primarily utilized as a high-performance white pigment in paints and coatings. Recognized for its excellent opac…

CAS
13463-67-7
Formula
O2Ti

Pigments

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Technical gradeIn stock
Tri Ethanol Amine 99.9% — Clear, colorless liquid

Tri Ethanol Amine 99.9% in Kenya

Tri Ethanol Amine 99.9% is a versatile liquid chemical widely employed in various industries for its emulsifying, surfactant, and pH adjusting proper…

Assay
99.9%

Cleaning & Disinfection

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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
Triethanolamine — Colorless liquid

Triethanolamine in Kenya

Triethanolamine is a versatile chemical compound primarily used in the formulation of cleaning and disinfection products. It serves as a surfactant a…

CAS
102-71-6
Formula
C6H15NO3

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Food gradeIn stock
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate — Granular white powder

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate in Kenya

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate is a versatile compound primarily used as a food additive and buffering agent. Known for its high solubility in water, it…

CAS
6132-04-3
Formula
C6H9Na3O9

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Tropical Fruit Punch Fragrance — Clear liquid with a fruity aroma.

Tropical Fruit Punch Fragrance

Tropical Fruit Punch Fragrance is a liquid product formulated for use in various applications, particularly in the cosmetic and personal care industr…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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Food gradeIn stock
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) — White crystalline powder

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in Kenya

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is a vital food additive primarily used for its antioxidant properties in the food and beverage industry. Known for its abi…

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
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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Industrial gradeIn stock
WHITE OIL — Clear, colorless liquid

WHITE OIL in Kenya

WHITE OIL is a versatile mineral oil used primarily in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its emollient and lubricating properties. This…

CAS
8042-47-5

Pharma & Cosmetics

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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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Food gradeIn stock
Xanthan Gum — White to off-white powder

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is a natural thickening agent primarily used in food processing and cosmetics. This versatile powder improves the viscosity of products,…

Foods & Beverages

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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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Industrial gradeIn stock
Yellow Oxide 920 — Powdered yellow pigment

Yellow Oxide 920 in Kenya

Yellow Oxide 920 is a synthetic iron oxide primarily used as a pigment in various applications. Known for its vibrant color, it finds widespread use…

Pigments

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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
Zinc Stearate — White powder

Zinc Stearate in Kenya

Zinc Stearate is a versatile compound primarily used as a lubricant and release agent in various industrial applications. Known for its excellent pro…

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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Food gradeIn stock
β-Carotene 30% / FS — Orange to reddish powder

β-Carotene 30% / FS in Kenya

β-Carotene 30% / FS is a vibrant pigment primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a colorant and as a source of Vitamin A. This form of β-…

CAS
7235-40-7
Formula
C40H56

Foods & Beverages

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Food gradeIn stock
β-Carotene 30% FS — Granular powder, orange in color.

β-Carotene 30% FS

β-Carotene 30% FS is a high-concentration carotenoid product primarily used in the food and cosmetics industries for its vibrant color and antioxidan…

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Technical gradeIn stock
β-Carotene 30% FS — Orange powder

β-Carotene 30% FS in Kenya

β-Carotene 30% FS is a natural pigment primarily used as a coloring agent in the food and cosmetic industries. With a concentration of 30%, it offers…

CAS
7235-40-7
Formula
C40H56

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.