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Chemicals we supply for textile & leather tanning

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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

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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, small crystals or crystalline powder

Sodium Carbonate in Kenya

Sodium Carbonate, also known as Soda Ash, is primarily used in water treatment applications for pH control and alkalinity adjustment. This versatile…

CAS
497-19-8
Formula
CNa2O3

Water Treatment

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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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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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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Hexametaphosphate — White crystalline powder

Sodium Hexametaphosphate

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is predominantly used in water treatment to act as a sequestrant and scale inhibitor. It also plays crucial roles in…

CAS
10124-56-8
Formula
(NaPO3)6
Assay
68%

Water Treatment

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Sodium Hypochlorite — Clear, pale yellowish liquid

Sodium Hypochlorite

Sodium Hypochlorite, with CAS number 7681-52-9, is primarily used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. This versatile compound finds extensive appl…

CAS
7681-52-9
Formula
ClNaO

Water Treatment

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Lactate 60% — Clear liquid

Sodium Lactate 60% in Kenya

Sodium Lactate 60% is a clear liquid used primarily as a food preservative and a pH regulator in various applications. This compound is particularly…

Preservation Chemicals

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Food gradeIn stock
Sodium Metabisulfite — White crystalline powder

Sodium Metabisulfite

Sodium Metabisulfite is a versatile food-grade compound used primarily as a preservative and antioxidant in various food processing applications. It…

CAS
7681-57-4
Formula
Na2O5S2

Preservation Chemicals

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Metabisulphite — White to slightly yellow crystalline powder

Sodium Metabisulphite

Sodium Metabisulphite, CAS 7681-57-4, is primarily used in water treatment to dechlorinate water, removing residual chlorine before discharge or furt…

CAS
7681-57-4
Formula
Na2S2O5

Water Treatment

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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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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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Sodium Perborate Tetra Hydrate — White crystalline solid.

Sodium Perborate Tetra Hydrate

Sodium Perborate Tetra Hydrate is a powerful oxidizing agent primarily used in detergents and as a bleaching agent. This compound is known for its st…

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Technical gradeIn stock
Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous — White crystalline powder

Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous

Sodium sulfate anhydrous is a white powder primarily used in water treatment processes to help with ionic balance. Its high solubility makes it suita…

CAS
7757-82-6
Formula
Na2O4S
Assay
99% MIN

Water Treatment

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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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Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous — White powder

Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous in Kenya

Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous (CAS 7757-82-6) is a key drying agent and filler used primarily in the detergent and textile industries. It plays a critical…

CAS
7757-82-6
Formula
Na2O4S
Assay
99%

Detergents & Soaps

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Sodium Tripolyphosphate — White odorless powder

Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) is primarily used as a builder in detergents due to its excellent chelating properties, which soften hard water by bin…

CAS
7758-29-4
Formula
Na5P3O10

Detergents & Soaps

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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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Sulfamic Acid — White crystalline powder

Sulfamic Acid

Sulfamic Acid (CAS 5329-14-6) is a powerful descaling agent widely used in industrial applications. It effectively removes limescale and mineral depo…

CAS
5329-14-6
Formula
H3NO3S

Cleaning & Disinfection

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Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% — Clear, viscous liquid

Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96%

Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is a powerful detergent and surfactant primarily used in cleaning formulations. With its high concentration and efficiency…

CAS
27176-87-0

Detergents & Soaps

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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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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 textile & leather tanning sector?

We list 161 products for this sector, including 2-Butoxyethanol in Kenya, 2-Glycerol Monostearate, 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 textile & leather tanning 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.