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Chemicals we supply for laboratories & research

Held in stock with full specifications, certificates of analysis and safety data sheets.

Technical gradeIn stock
Calcium Carbonate — White, odorless fine powder

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate, commonly used as a filler and pigment, plays a crucial role in industries such as paper, plastics, and paints. This white, odorles…

CAS
471-34-1
Formula
CaCO3

Construction Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
Calcium Propionate — White powder

Calcium Propionate in Kenya

Calcium Propionate, also known as calcium propanoate, is a widely used food preservative and mold inhibitor. This compound plays a critical role in t…

CAS
4075-81-4
Formula
C6H10CaO4

Preservation Chemicals

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Food gradeIn stock
Citric Acid — Colorless or white crystalline powder

Citric Acid

Citric Acid is a versatile chemical predominantly used as an acidity regulator and preservative in the food and beverage industry. Known for its food…

CAS
77-92-9
Formula
C6H8O7
Assay
99.5-100.5

Foods & Beverages

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Food gradeIn stock
Citric Acid — White crystalline powder

Citric Acid in Kenya

Citric Acid, also known as 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent and prese…

CAS
77-92-9
Formula
C6H8O7

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate — Blue, granular solid

Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate in Kenya

Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is a versatile chemical widely used in agriculture, water treatment, and various industrial applications. This compound,…

CAS
7758-99-8
Formula
CuH10O9S

Agricultural Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
Copper Sulfate — Blue crystalline solid

Copper Sulfate in Kenya

Copper Sulfate, or Copper(II) sulfate (CAS 7758-98-7), is essential in applications such as water treatment and agriculture as a fungicide, herbicide…

CAS
7758-98-7
Formula
CuO4S

Agricultural Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
Cyclohexanone — Colorless liquid

Cyclohexanone in Kenya

Cyclohexanone is a ketone widely used as a solvent and intermediate in the production of chemicals. This clear liquid is valued for its effectiveness…

CAS
108-94-1
Formula
C6H10O

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
DL Tartaric Acid — White powder

DL Tartaric Acid in Kenya

DL Tartaric Acid, also known as 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid (CAS 133-37-9), is primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a stabilizing ag…

CAS
133-37-9
Formula
C4H6O6

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
De-Ionised Water — Clear, colourless liquid

De-Ionised Water

De-Ionised Water is essential in the electronics and semiconductor industries, where its low conductivity ensures no ionic contaminants interfere wit…

CAS
7732-18-5
Formula
H2O

Laboratory Reagents

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Industrial gradeIn stock
De-Ionised Water — Clear liquid

De-Ionised Water in Kenya

De-Ionised Water is a high-purity water product used primarily in laboratory applications and industrial processes. It has had its ions removed throu…

Water Treatment

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Food gradeIn stock
Dextrose Monohydrate — White powder

Dextrose Monohydrate in Kenya

Dextrose Monohydrate is a highly soluble carbohydrate primarily used as an energy source in the food processing industry. This sugar monohydrate is a…

CAS
77938-63-7
Formula
C6H14O7

Foods & Beverages

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Diethylene Glycol — Colorless, hygroscopic viscous liquid

Diethylene Glycol

Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is a versatile industrial solvent with significant use in polyester resin production and antifreeze formulations. Its excelle…

CAS
111-46-6
Formula
C4H10O3

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) — Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP)

Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) is a prominent plasticizer used primarily in the plastics industry to enhance the flexibility and durability of PVC products.…

CAS
117-84-0
Formula
C24H38O4
Assay
99

Rubber & Plastic

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Technical gradeIn stock
Dipropylene Glycol LO+ — Colorless, nearly odorless liquid

Dipropylene Glycol LO+

Dipropylene Glycol LO+ is a high-purity, low-odor, low-volatility liquid widely used as a coupling agent and humectant in cosmetics and personal care…

CAS
25265-71-8
Formula
C6H14O3
Assay
99.5

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Technical gradeIn stock
ETİBORİK ASİT (Boric Acid) — White powder

ETİBORİK ASİT (Boric Acid) in Kenya

ETİBORİK ASİT, also known as Boric Acid or Ortho-boric Acid (H3BO3), is a versatile chemical powder primarily used in cleaning and disinfection appli…

Formula
H3BO3

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
Ethyl Acetate — Colorless, clear liquid with fruity/pear odor

Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl Acetate is a versatile solvent highly used in industries for its effective function as a solvent and thinner in surface coatings, inks, and adh…

CAS
141-78-6
Formula
C4H8O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Ethyl Acetate — Colorless liquid

Ethyl Acetate in Kenya

Ethyl acetate, also known as acetic acid ethyl ester (CAS 141-78-6), is primarily used as a solvent in various applications. With a molecular formula…

CAS
141-78-6
Formula
C4H8O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Ethyl Isocyanide — Colorless liquid

Ethyl Isocyanide

Ethyl Isocyanide is a versatile intermediate primarily used in organic synthesis and chemical research. It is recognized for its role in the producti…

Formula
C3H6N+

Laboratory Reagents

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Technical gradeIn stock
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether — Clear, colorless transparent liquid

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (EGME) is a versatile solvent employed extensively in the coatings industry for its coalescing properties, which imp…

CAS
109-86-4
Formula
C3H8O2

Solvents & Thinners

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Formaldehyde — Colorless gas or liquid

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a highly versatile chemical primarily used in the production of resins, plastics, and textiles. This colorless gas, often encountered…

CAS
50-00-0
Formula
CH2O

Preservation Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
GLORBATE-20 | Polysorbate 20 — Clear to pale yellow liquid

GLORBATE-20 | Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20 is a versatile emulsifier and surfactant predominantly used in the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Known by its commer…

CAS
9005-64-5
Formula
C58H114O26
Assay
99%

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Food gradeIn stock
Glacial Acetic Acid — Colorless, clear liquid

Glacial Acetic Acid in Kenya

Glacial Acetic Acid, also known as acetic acid, is a clear, colorless liquid with a concentration of 99.8%. It is widely used in various applications…

CAS
64-19-7
Formula
C2H4O2
Assay
99.8

Preservation Chemicals

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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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Technical gradeIn stock
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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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 laboratories & research sector?

We list 134 products for this sector, including 2310BB48 Industrial Powder in Kenya, 4-Chloro-2-nitrophenol in Kenya, 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax, Acetic Acid. A certificate of analysis and safety data sheet can be issued with a consignment where this is specified at order stage.

Do you deliver laboratories & research 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.