Category: Libra news

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

Tausif joined the Libra team as Contract and Toll Sales Manager in January 2019. In this role he is responsible for offering Libra’s extensive manufacturing capability to produce many customers’ own products in a wide variety of industries. Read More

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

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

Tilly joined Libra in June for her sandwich placement year in industry after finishing her second year of university. Although she is relatively new to the role, she has settled in nicely as part of the Libra team! Read More

Libranox AO 12/14 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

Last week saw the exciting development of Biesterfeld’s ‘Happiness in a Box’ Personal Care collection. To celebrate this, Libra were kindly sent a giftbox containing a variety of the high-quality Personal Care products that they have developed. Read More

What is Libraquat PQ7?

Libraquat PQ7 is a Polycationic copolymer of Acrylamide and Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride. Polyquaterium is the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients designation for several polycationic polymers that are used in the personal care industry. Read More

Anna joined the Libra team in June 2019 in a newly created role, as the Internal Account Representative for one of our largest key Contract and Toll Manufacturing customers. In February 2020 she was promoted to be our Internal Account Coordinator, taking on responsibility for our UK and International accounts. By September 2020, she became the International Sales Manager at Libra and works with our partners and customers around the world to deliver our high-quality range of surfactants and speciality chemical products. Read More

Now that phase two of Brexit is in full swing, it is important to make sure your organisation remains up to date with the changing regulatory landscape.

Libra Speciality Chemicals Limited is legally based in the UK, importing and exporting products throughout Europe. As such we wish to ensure that Suppliers, Customers and Interested Parties in the UK/ EU are fully informed of our plans to guarantee full supply continuity and compliance with applicable EU & UK REACH regulations Read More