Since the acquisition of Expac (Preston) Ltd in 2016 by Graham Royle, Chairman & CEO of GRI Group Ltd, the business has entered a dramatic phase of fundamental growth with several rounds of strategic investments in talented people, technology, capital equipment and infrastructure. Read More
The Libracare series are a range of non-ionic surfactants derived from 100% renewable raw materials like fatty alcohols from coconut and palm kernel oils, and glucose from corn. These products are very mild, low in toxicity and readily biodegradable. The synergistic effects of LibraCare series combined with other commonly used surfactants yield a performance improvement that can be the basis for a reduction of surfactant content whilst maintaining performance level. Read More
At Libra Speciality Chemicals we pride ourselves on being adaptable enough to cater to all our customers’ needs. Our formula for success has been, and will continue to be, total customer satisfaction; it is the driving force behind everything we do.
A great example of this is our longstanding Kosher Passover certification. We operate a 55,000-litre reactor that is Kosher Passover certified, allowing us to manufacture Kosher products for global distribution. We enjoy working with BIR Badatz to ensure that all regulations are met in order for our products to be classified as Kosher Passover. Read More
Libra Speciality Chemicals are the proud distributor of Tensachem’s range of market leading anionic surfactants in the UK. With a wide range of products that complement Libra’s own range of manufactured surfactants, our enduring partnership with Tensachem is one which brings fantastic value to our customers. Read More
Phosphate esters are based on alcohols, aromatic ethoxylates or alcohol ethoxylates. The Libraphos series of free-acid phosphate esters from Libra Speciality Chemicals are anionic surfactants, suitable for use in a wide range of applications and industries. The Libraphos series of free acid phosphate esters are 100% active anionic surfactants. Read More
Libra Speciality Chemicals are delighted to announce that we have cut ground on our latest multi-million-pound capital investment programme in Irlam, UK, continuing our commitment to the future of the UK chemical industry. Read More
Libranox AO12/14 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
Libra Speciality Chemicals have been the proud distributor of Kolb’s range of ethoxylates in the UK for an impressive 35 years. With a wide range of products that complement Libra’s own range of manufactured surfactants, our enduring partnership with Kolb is one which brings tremendous value to our customers. Read More
Libratex MS3 is suitable for use in a wide range of personal care applications, due to it being naturally based. It generates a very dense foam which makes it an ideal component for use in shampoo, foam bath and body wash formulations. Libratex MS3 produces a very mild product that is kind to skin and reduces eye irritation, making it the perfect anionic surfactant for use in the personal care industry. Read More
Libranol CDG is a non-ionic surfactant which is compatible with most surfactant types. Libranol is a high-quality alkanolamine, a chemical compound that contains amino (-NH, -NHR, and -NR) and hydroxyl (-OH). The compound is a viscous liquid which produces moderate foam, as well as excellent wetting and thickening properties making it useful for a variety of applications. Read More