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Vegan products and ingredients are growing in importance in the chemicals and cosmetics industry. Veganuary is timely reminder of the support and importance of these market shifts. There is an expectancy to provide more vegan cosmetics without substituting quality or value. This shift from niche to mainstream has been boosted by demand for more healthy and natural lifestyles, especially since the pandemic. Read More

Here at Libra Speciality Chemicals we have been offering high-quality contract toll manufacturing & facility services for over 50 years. As part of this service, we have continually developed, expanded and updated our Irlam site to continually meet industry and customer demands. Read More

Librateric DAB-LS is a 35% active, very low salt (<0.5%), high pH, self-preserving Laurylmidopropyl Betaine. DAB-LS is manufactured from stripped, hardened, and distilled coconut fatty acid. The coconut fatty acid is manufactured from certified sustainable Non-GMO Palm Kernel Oil and has a salt level less than 10% of standard Betaine. DAB-LS has a Natural index* of 1, a Natural Content* of 100% (*to ISO 16128), and is available as RSPO Mass Balance (MB) grade in addition to NDPE. Read More

Chris joined the Libra Speciality Chemicals team in November 2021 as a designate Finance Director and officially joined the Board of Directors several months later. The objectives of the finance function which Chris manages at Libra are to look after the financial processes, to maintain effective financial control, but also to add value to the business, as well as being involved in decision-making, to breath with the business, identifying risks and opportunities and working on solutions with all staff and directors. Read More