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Chemicals we supply for laboratories & research

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Technical gradeIn stock
Potassium Hydroxide Pellets — White solid pellets

Potassium Hydroxide Pellets

Potassium Hydroxide Pellets are solid alkaline compounds commonly used in various industrial applications, particularly in water treatment and cleani…

Water Treatment

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Potassium Hydroxide — White crystalline powder

Potassium Hydroxide in Kenya

Potassium Hydroxide is a highly effective caustic agent primarily used in cleaning and disinfection. This white powder has a minimum purity of 90% an…

CAS
1310-58-3
Formula
KOH
Assay
≥ 90%

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
Potassium Iodide — White crystalline or granular solid

Potassium Iodide

Potassium Iodide (CAS 7681-11-0) is a versatile chemical widely used in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals to photography. As a high-purity, white…

CAS
7681-11-0
Formula
KI
Assay
99%

Laboratory Reagents

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Technical gradeIn stock
Potassium Permanganate — Dark purple crystalline solid

Potassium Permanganate in Kenya

Potassium permanganate (CAS 7722-64-7) is primarily used in water treatment applications for its strong oxidizing properties. This technical grade co…

CAS
7722-64-7
Formula
KMnO4

Water Treatment

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Technical gradeIn stock
Potassium Sulfate — Granular, white to colorless particles

Potassium Sulfate in Kenya

Potassium Sulfate (CAS 7778-80-5) is widely used as a fertilizer due to its high potassium content, essential for plant growth. This compound plays a…

CAS
7778-80-5
Formula
K2O4S

Agricultural Chemicals

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Food gradeIn stock
Propylene Glycol — Clear, colorless, odorless liquid

Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol is a versatile liquid used extensively in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics. Known chemically as 1,2-propanedi…

CAS
57-55-6
Formula
C3H8O2
Assay
99.9%

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Food gradeIn stock
Propylene Glycol — Colorless, odorless liquid

Propylene Glycol in Kenya

Propylene Glycol is a versatile and widely used compound in the food and pharmaceutical industries as a food-grade additive and solvent. With a purit…

CAS
57-55-6
Formula
C3H8O2
Assay
99.9%

Foods & Beverages

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Food gradeIn stock
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate — White crystalline powder

Refined Sodium Bicarbonate in Kenya

Refined Sodium Bicarbonate, also known as Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate (CAS number 144-55-8), is mainly used as a leavening agent in baking. This versat…

CAS
144-55-8
Formula
CHNaO3

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Rutile Titanium Dioxide — White powder

Rutile Titanium Dioxide in Kenya

Rutile Titanium Dioxide, also known as Titanium Dioxide or Titanium(IV) oxide (CAS 13463-67-7), is a white powder widely used as a pigment in various…

CAS
13463-67-7
Formula
O2Ti

Pigments

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Technical gradeIn stock
Shampoo Base UFABLEND — Clear, viscous liquid.

Shampoo Base UFABLEND

Shampoo Base UFABLEND is a versatile formulation designed primarily for the cosmetics and personal care industry, particularly for hair care products…

Pharma & Cosmetics

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Shellac Flakes — Brittle yellowish transparent flakes

Shellac Flakes

Shellac flakes serve as a versatile resin used extensively in wood finishes, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry. Composed of a natural polymer mi…

CAS
9000-59-3

Paints & Coatings

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Soda Ash — Opaque white granular solid

Soda Ash

Soda Ash, or sodium carbonate (CAS 497-19-8), is essential in glass manufacturing, where it acts as a flux to lower the melting point of silica. With…

CAS
497-19-8
Formula
Na2CO3
Assay
≥ 99.50%

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Carbonate — Odorless crystalline powder

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Carbonate, also known as Soda Ash, is primarily used as a cleaning agent due to its high alkalinity. This compound, with a minimum purity of 9…

CAS
497-19-8
Formula
Na2CO3
Assay
99

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Food gradeIn stock
Sodium Citrate Dihydrate — White crystalline powder

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate in Kenya

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate is a versatile compound primarily used in food processing and beverage applications as a buffering agent, preserving the pH…

CAS
6132-04-3
Formula
C6H9Na3O9

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Citrate — White crystalline powder

Sodium Citrate in Kenya

Sodium Citrate, or trisodium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate dihydrate (CAS 6132-04-3), serves primarily in food processing and healthcare appl…

CAS
6132-04-3
Formula
C6H9Na3O9

Foods & Beverages

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Food gradeIn stock
Sodium Cyclamate CP — White crystalline powder

Sodium Cyclamate CP

Sodium Cyclamate CP is a high-potency artificial sweetener, widely employed in the food and beverage industry. Its notable heat stability and solubil…

CAS
139-05-9
Formula
C6H12NO3SNa
Assay
98%

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Formate — White crystalline powder

Sodium Formate in Kenya

Sodium Formate, or formic acid sodium salt, is a versatile chemical primarily used in the textile and leather tanning industries. Known for its buffe…

CAS
141-53-7
Formula
CHNaO2

Textile Treatment

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Gluconate — White to gray-white crystalline powder

Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Gluconate is an efficient concrete admixture used to improve the workability and strength of cement. Known for its high chelating power, it se…

CAS
527-07-1
Formula
C6H11NaO7
Assay
98%

Construction Chemicals

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Industrial gradeIn stock

Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate

Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate is widely used as a powerful builder and emulsifier in detergents and cleaning applications. Known for its effective…

CAS
10213-79-3
Formula
Na2SiO3·5H2O

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Molybdate — Granular, off-white powder

Sodium Molybdate in Kenya

Sodium Molybdate (CAS 7631-95-0) is a granular substance primarily used in agriculture as a micronutrient for crops. This compound is essential for p…

CAS
7631-95-0
Formula
MoNa2O4
Assay
39.7% MIN

Agricultural Chemicals

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Industrial gradeIn stock
Sodium Perborate Monohydrate — White powder

Sodium Perborate Monohydrate

Sodium Perborate Monohydrate is a vital compound primarily used for cleaning and disinfection purposes. It acts as a source of hydrogen peroxide when…

CAS
10332-33-9
Formula
BH2NaO4

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous LR — White powder

Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous LR

Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous LR (CAS 7757-82-6) is primarily used as a drying agent and in the manufacturing of detergents and glass. This high-purity wh…

CAS
7757-82-6
Formula
Na2O4S

Detergents & Soaps

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Technical gradeIn stock
Solvent Naphtha — Clear to slightly yellow liquid

Solvent Naphtha

Solvent Naphtha is a crucial petroleum-derived hydrocarbon mixture, mainly utilized in the paints and coatings industry for its excellent solvent pro…

CAS
64742-89-8

Solvents & Thinners

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sulfamic Acid — White crystalline solid.

Sulfamic Acid in Kenya

Sulfamic Acid, also known as Amidosulfonic Acid, is primarily utilized in cleaning and disinfection applications. It is a powerful acid that serves a…

CAS
5329-14-6
Formula
H3NO3S

Cleaning & Disinfection

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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.