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SPARKSCHEMICALS

ISO 9001:2015 certified · KEBS approved · Serving 12 African markets

Powering Africa Through Innovative Chemical Solutions

Premium industrial, laboratory, food, water treatment, agricultural and pharmaceutical chemicals — sourced, tested and delivered from Nairobi across East Africa and worldwide.

Chemical products catalogued
1,500+Chemical products catalogued
Countries served across Africa
12Countries served across Africa
Years of technical trading
10+Years of technical trading
Technical & logistics dispatch
24/7Technical & logistics dispatch

Certified & compliant

ISO 9001:2015
KEBS Approved
NEMA Licensed
GHS Compliant
PCPB Registered
REACH Aligned
Best sellers

The chemicals East Africa orders most

Held in stock at our Nairobi and Mombasa depots, with certificates of analysis and safety data sheets available on every batch.

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Industrial gradeIn stock

Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda Pearls / Flakes 99%)

CAS number
CAS 1310-73-2
Chemical formula
NaOH

High-purity caustic soda (sodium hydroxide 99%) used in soap and detergent manufacturing, water treatment neutralisation, paper pulp processing and food-grade CIP sanitisation across Kenya and East Africa.

99.0% minInorganic Acids & Bases
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Industrial gradeIn stock

Sulphuric Acid 98%

CAS number
CAS 7664-93-9
Chemical formula
H2SO4

Premium industrial grade 98% concentrated sulphuric acid for battery electrolyte manufacturing, fertiliser synthesis, metal leaching in mining and wastewater neutralisation.

98.0% minInorganic Acids & Bases
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Technical gradeIn stock

Aluminium Sulphate (Alum 17% Non-Ferric)

CAS number
CAS 10043-01-3
Chemical formula
Al2(SO4)3.18H2O

Primary coagulant for municipal water treatment plants and industrial effluent treatment across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Precipitates suspended solids, colour and turbidity.

17% Al2O3 minWater Treatment Chemicals
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Technical gradeIn stock

Calcium Hypochlorite 70% (Granular Chlorine)

CAS number
CAS 7778-54-3
Chemical formula
Ca(ClO)2

High-test 70% granular calcium hypochlorite for swimming pool disinfection, drinking water treatment, hospital sanitisation and food factory hygiene.

70.0% available chlorine minWater Treatment Chemicals
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Industrial gradeIn stock

Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA 96%)

CAS number
CAS 27176-87-0
Chemical formula
CH3(CH2)11C6H4SO3H

Core anionic surfactant for liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids, washing powders and industrial degreasers, offering strong foaming and soil suspension.

96.0% minSurfactants & Detergent Raws
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Food gradeIn stock

Citric Acid Anhydrous (Food Grade)

CAS number
CAS 77-92-9
Chemical formula
C6H8O7

Premium food grade citric acid used as an acidulant, flavour enhancer, antioxidant synergist and pH buffer in soft drinks, juices, jams, confectionery and pharmaceuticals.

99.5% – 100.5% BP/USP/FCCFood Preservatives & Additives
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Industries served

Formulated for how your sector actually works

Each industry has its own compliance regime, purity thresholds and delivery realities. Choose your sector to see the products and technical guidance that apply to it.

Water Treatment

Coagulants, disinfectants, pH adjusters, scale and corrosion inhibitors for municipal supply and industrial effluent plants.

8 products

Food Processing & Beverage

Food-grade preservatives, acidity regulators, CIP sanitisers and processing aids compliant with KEBS and FCC standards.

6 products

Agriculture & Agrochemicals

Soluble fertilisers, micronutrients, soil conditioners, drip-line cleaners and foliar spray adjuvants.

5 products

Mining & Minerals

Flotation reagents, leaching acids, precipitants and dust suppressants for East African mining operations.

7 products

Construction & Admixtures

Concrete plasticisers, set accelerators and retarders, waterproofing compounds and structural adhesives.

4 products

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

BP/USP excipients, API intermediates, high-purity solvents and hospital-grade disinfectants.

6 products

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Emulsifiers, surfactants, thickeners, humectants and preservatives for skincare and haircare manufacturing.

5 products

Cleaning & Detergents

Raw materials for laundry powders, dishwashing liquids, industrial degreasers and surface disinfectants.

9 products

Paints, Coatings & Inks

Titanium dioxide pigments, binder resins, solvents, in-can biocides and rheology modifiers.

5 products

Textile & Leather Tanning

Dyeing auxiliaries, chrome tanning salts, enzymes, wetting agents and finishing chemicals.

4 products

Oil, Gas & Energy

Drilling mud additives, demulsifiers, scale and corrosion inhibitors, and glycol gas dehydrators.

3 products

Laboratories & Research

Analytical reagent (AR) grade chemicals, titrants, volumetric standards and HPLC-grade solvents.

6 products

Why Sparks

A chemical supplier that behaves like an engineering partner

Sourcing raw materials in East Africa usually means opaque pricing, unverifiable quality and paperwork that stalls at the border. We built the opposite.

KenyaUgandaTanzaniaRwandaBurundiSouth SudanEthiopiaSomaliaDR CongoZambia
About our operation
  • Verified on arrival

    Every consignment ships with a certificate of analysis, and we retain samples so any batch can be re-tested against its COA on request.

  • Logistics built for the region

    Same-day dispatch within Nairobi, next-day to Mombasa and Kisumu, and bonded transit documentation for Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan.

  • Regulatory paperwork handled

    KEBS import standardisation marks, NEMA handling permits, PCPB registration and GHS-compliant labelling prepared before your goods move.

  • Packaging that suits your line

    From 500g laboratory bottles to 1,000kg jumbo bags and full ISO tankers — repacked in-house under controlled conditions.

  • Engineers, not order-takers

    Our technical desk sizes dosing rates, troubleshoots formulations and recommends substitutes when a raw material is constrained.

  • Global sourcing network

    Direct relationships with manufacturers across China, India, the Gulf and Europe mean shorter lead times and pricing that holds.

How it works

From enquiry to delivered consignment in four steps

No account creation, no minimum order barrier, no waiting a week for a price.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Search by name, CAS number or formula — or describe the outcome and let our AI advisor and engineers identify the right material.

  2. 02

    Receive a costed quotation

    Delivered pricing, lead time, packaging options and documentation, back to you within two working hours.

  3. 03

    Quality confirmed before dispatch

    Batch tested against specification, with COA, SDS and compliance marks issued with the consignment.

  4. 04

    Delivered and supported

    Tracked delivery across the region, then ongoing technical support on dosing, storage and handling.

Tell us what you need. We'll price it within two hours.

Send a specification, a CAS number, or simply describe the problem you're solving — our technical desk will do the rest.