Why ‘Green Chemistry’ is a Term We All Need to Familiarise Ourselves With

Sustainability is a word that all of us are familiar with. But why is it so important within our industry?

With the ever-looming threat of the environmental damage to our planet becoming increasingly irreversible unless we act immediately, it is vital that we all look at production from a sustainable point of view. The need for long term change is more pertinent than ever before. Read More

Librateric CAB 50: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Librateric CAB 50 is a high active (38%) grade of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Cocamidopropyl Betaine possesses exceptionally low odour and low colour qualities.

Our CAB 50 is around 25% more concentrated than standard betaine, which makes it hostile to microbial growth, therefore eliminating the need for a preservative. Furthermore, Librateric CAB 50 provides exceptional viscosity building and foam boosting to anionic based cleansers. Read More

Librateric AA Range: Coco Imino Dipropionates

Libraterics are a series of salt free Dipropionates which are conventional Amphoteric surfactants that can contain up to 7% salt. The Librateric series are highly versatile and are compatible with different types of surfactants. Their stability at high temperatures or in acid and alkaline conditions results in exceptional surfactant performance. Furthermore, products from the Librateric series possess low irritancy which makes them suitable for a variety of applications. Read More

LibraCare APG Series: Alkyl Polyglucosides

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

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