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

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

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

Sales Team Spotlight – Anna Holroyd: International Sales Manager

Anna joined the Libra team in June 2019 in a newly created role, as the Internal Account Representative for one of our largest key Contract and Toll Manufacturing customers. In February 2020 she was promoted to be our Internal Account Coordinator, taking on responsibility for our UK and International accounts. By September 2020, she became the International Sales Manager at Libra and works with our partners and customers around the world to deliver our high-quality range of surfactants and speciality chemical products. Read More

Regulatory Update: Is Your Company Prepared for Phase Two of Brexit?

Now that phase two of Brexit is in full swing, it is important to make sure your organisation remains up to date with the changing regulatory landscape.

Libra Speciality Chemicals Limited is legally based in the UK, importing and exporting products throughout Europe. As such we wish to ensure that Suppliers, Customers and Interested Parties in the UK/ EU are fully informed of our plans to guarantee full supply continuity and compliance with applicable EU & UK REACH regulations Read More

Product Blog: Librateric BA – 2-Ethylhexyl Imino Dipropionate

About Our Librateric BA Range

Our Librateric BA series of salt free dipropionates differ from some conventional Amphoteric surfactants that can contain up to 7% salt. Amphoteric surfactants feature the intrinsic ability to change in charge from cationic via zwitterionic (net uncharged) to anionic, upon going from low to high pH.  Our Librateric BA series are extremely versatile and are compatible with a large variety of surfactants. Read More