The Libracare APG series are a range of non-ionic surfactants primarily derived from renewable raw materials such as fatty alcohols from coconut and palm kernel oils and glucose from corn. These products are exceptionally mild, low in toxicity and, like the majority of our products here at Libra, they are readily biodegradable. Read More
Libra’s Large-Scale Capital Investments into New Technology Continue!
Last week saw yet another exciting addition to our multi-million-pound capital investment programme at our manufacturing site in Irlam, UK. At Libra, we are committed to investing in the future of the UK chemical industry.
With all of our new Low Salt Betaine storage tanks now in place we are moving ever closer to Low Salt Betaine production at Libra, which will commence in Q4 2021. We are extremely proud of the continued capital investments in our manufacturing plant, and we are excited for the future of Betaine production. Read More
Sales Spotlight- Tausif Patel: Contract & Toll Sales Manager
Tausif joined the Libra team as Contract and Toll Sales Manager in January 2019. In this role he is responsible for offering Libra’s extensive manufacturing capability to produce many customers’ own products in a wide variety of industries. Read More
Product Blog – Libramul IPA: Isopropylamine Dodecylbenzene Sulphonate
Libramul IPA is a high-quality anionic surfactant that it is compatible with other anionic and nonionic surfactants. Its exceptional compatibility makes it suitable for a wide range of uses. Libramul IPA is the Isopropylamine salt of Dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid, and it functions well as an emulsifying agent for organic solvents, waxes and mineral oils. Due to its solubility characteristics, Libramul IPA can be applied as an emulsifier for oils and greases in solvent-based systems. Read More
Celebrating Our Partnership with Grace Overseas Haulage
At Libra, we pride ourselves on offering customers a professional service from start to finish. This would not be possible without the excellent services that external companies provide.
This year, Libra celebrates their partnership with Grace Overseas Haulage. Throughout our partnership, they have consistently provided us with a seamless service, the wealth of knowledge that Grace Overseas brings to the table is invaluable to us at Libra. Read More
Sales Team Spotlight- Tilly Hewitt: Marketing Executive
Tilly joined Libra in June for her sandwich placement year in industry after finishing her second year of university. Although she is relatively new to the role, she has settled in nicely as part of the Libra team! Read More
GRI Group is proud to be the sponsor of Butterfly Bush Bear, part of the Bears of Sheffield Trail
GRI Group is proud to be the sponsor of Butterfly Bush Bear, part of the Bears of Sheffield Trail, in aid of The Children’s Hospital Charity. Read More
Product Blog – Libranox AO 12/14: Lauramine Oxide
Libranox AO 12/14 is compatible with a variety of surfactants and provides excellent viscosity control, foam boosting, and grease cutting properties in a number of formulations. Libranox AO12/14 exhibits synergistic effects when formulated into both anionic and non-ionic surfactant systems. It is also stable in both acidic and alkaline formulations. Additionally, Libranox AO12/14 creates dense clinging foam when injected into highly alkaline surface cleaners. Read More
Libra Speciality Chemicals’ Ingredients Feature in Biesterfeld Personal Care Products!
Last week saw the exciting development of Biesterfeld’s ‘Happiness in a Box’ Personal Care collection. To celebrate this, Libra were kindly sent a giftbox containing a variety of the high-quality Personal Care products that they have developed. Read More
Libraquat PQ7: Polyquaternium-7
What is Libraquat PQ7?
Libraquat PQ7 is a Polycationic copolymer of Acrylamide and Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride. Polyquaterium is the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients designation for several polycationic polymers that are used in the personal care industry. Read More