KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Kolb is part of the global company KLK OLEO. Integrated along the whole value chain, Kolb offers a wide product range as well as access to all services to better meet customer needs. Read More
Internal Accounts Coordinator Blog
Here at Libra, our Internal Account Coordinators consist of a team of three; Vazeima Fayyaz, Meg Barber and Ben Juin. Their job role is to work with clients to identify their needs and improve customer satisfaction. Their duties include developing and renewing sales proposals, generating sales and assisting Account Executives. Read More
New Rebranded Signage Installed on our Irlam, UK Based Plant!
Last week Libra Speciality Chemicals had 18 new signages of the rebranded logo and safe site instructions installed around our UK, Irlam site, with more to be installed next week. Read More
Progress Update: Additional new 60,000 litre reactor pushes betaine manufacturing capacity to 52,000 tonnes per annum
Here at Libra, we are beyond excited to announce that we have taken delivery of our new 60,000 litre reactor to further expand the capacity of our Librateric Betaine range of products. This reactor will push the total betaine manufacturing capacity to 52,000 tpa. Read More
Progress update: New hardware installation on our Irlam, UK plant to produce novel low salt betaine products.
Why are we installing this technology at Libra?
The systems being installed are designed to reduce sodium chloride (salt) content in betaines down from 5-6% to less than 0.5%. At < 0.5% sodium chloride, this is just 10% of the level in standard betaine which means that it is possible to increase the betaine level significantly in your formulation. Read More
Libranox AO10
Libranox AO10 is a C10 amine oxide and is a colourless liquid. This amine oxide can be supplied as a 30% active (Libranox AO10-30) or as a 40% active (Libranox AO10-40). It provides detergency with low to moderate foaming properties. It is compatible with most surfactants and provides viscosity control, foam boosting and excellent grease cutting in liquid dish wash formulations. Libranox AO10 exhibits synergistic effects when formulated into anionic / non-ionic surfactant systems. Libranox AO10 is stable in acidic or alkaline conditions and as a result can be formulated into high alkaline cleaners, hard surface cleaners and acid cleaners. Read More
Salt Betaine Benefits – Librateric DAB-LS
Librateric DAB-LS is a highly exciting, novel 35% active, ultra-low salt (< 0.5%), high pH, self-preserving Laurylamidopropyl betaine, manufactured from stripped, hardened and distilled coconut fatty acid. The coconut fatty acid is manufactured from certified sustainable Non-GMO Palm Kernel Oil. Read More
Sales Team Spotlight: Jon Dutton, Commercial Director
Jon joined Libra Speciality Chemicals in March 2019, as International Sales Manager, a role in which he managed Libra’s export sales to direct customers and distributors all over the world. Read More
Libraquat PQ7: Polyquaternium-7
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
Connect with Libra Speciality Chemicals at Sepawa Congress 2021
On the 13th– 15th October 2021, Libra are virtually exhibiting at SEPAWA 2021, offering the phenomenal opportunity for you all to discover how our high-quality product guide fits your requirements, needs, and demands: Our formula for your success! Read More