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
Rob Wiles Technical Services Director Joined the Libra team in February 2014 as the Technical Manager, looking after Quality Control, New Product Development and Regulatory & Compliance departments. Promoted to Technical Services Director in September 2020 with a seat on the Board of Directors, Rob’s role is to work with the Commercial team to identify and develop new opportunities and products to meet our customer’s demands and to support the wider Libra team. Read More
Libraquat PQ7 is an aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride and acrylamide and works well as an excellent cationic conditioner for hair and skin. Read More
Librateric CAB50 is a high active grade of cocamidopropyl betaine manufactured from a low odour and low colour feedstock. It is around 25% more concentrated than typical grades of CAB30, which makes it hostile to microbial growth, eliminating the need for a preservative. Read More
Libra Speciality Chemicals are delighted to announce that we have won the GSK Innovation award 2022 at the recent Chemical Industry Awards! We were overjoyed to see that the industry professionals are once again recognising our ever-growing success! Read More
Libra Speciality Chemicals are delighted to announce that we have won the Manufacturing Company of the Year Award 2022 at the recent Chemicals Northwest Awards! We were overjoyed to see that the industry professionals are once again recognising our ever-growing success! Read More
Libra Speciality Chemicals are delighted to announce that we have won the International Trade Award 2022 at the recent Chemicals Northwest Awards! We were overjoyed to see that industry professionals had recognised our ongoing success since we last won this award two years ago. Read More