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Chemicals we supply for paints, coatings & inks

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IRON OXIDE RED H130

Iron Oxide Red H130 is a versatile pigment primarily used in construction and coatings for its intense color and durability. With a CAS number of 130…

CAS
1309-37-1
Formula
Fe2O3
Assay
≥95%

Pigments

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Industrial gradeIn stock

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Alcohol, widely recognized by its CAS number 67-63-0, is a versatile solvent used heavily across industries for cleaning, sanitizing, and a…

CAS
67-63-0
Formula
C3H8O

Solvents & Thinners

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Food gradeIn stock
KaliSel Potassium Chloride — Colourless, elongated prismatic or cubical crystals or white granular powder

KaliSel Potassium Chloride

KaliSel, a food-grade potassium chloride (KCl), is widely utilized in the food industry as a sodium chloride replacement. It ensures sodium reduction…

CAS
7447-40-7
Formula
KCl

Foods & Beverages

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Technical gradeIn stock

Kaolin

Kaolin is a fine white powder widely used in the paper industry for improving brightness, gloss, printability, and smoothness as a coating pigment an…

CAS
1332-58-7
Formula
Al2Si2O5(OH)4

Paper & Pulp

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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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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
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…

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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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Technical gradeIn stock
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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Methylene Chloride — Clear, colorless volatile liquid

Methylene Chloride

Methylene Chloride is a highly effective solvent widely used in paint stripping and removal. This colorless, volatile liquid is known for its rapid e…

CAS
75-09-2
Formula
CH2Cl2

Solvents & Thinners

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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

Other Products

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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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Industrial gradeIn stock
Monoethylene Glycol — Clear, colorless, odorless liquid

Monoethylene Glycol

Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of polyester resins and…

CAS
107-21-1
Formula
C2H6O2
Assay
99.8-99.9%

Coolants & Thermoregulation

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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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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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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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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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Industrial gradeIn stock
Normal Butanol — Colorless liquid

Normal Butanol

Normal Butanol, also known as 1-Butanol, is a versatile alcohol predominantly used as a solvent and an intermediate in chemical synthesis. With a mol…

CAS
71-36-3
Formula
C4H10O

Solvents & Thinners

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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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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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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 paints, coatings & inks sector?

We list 76 products for this sector, including 58# Fully-Refined Paraffin Wax, Acetic Acid, Acetone, Aluminium Silicate. A certificate of analysis and safety data sheet can be issued with a consignment where this is specified at order stage.

Do you deliver paints, coatings & inks 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.