Industrial chemicals in Kenya

Oxalic acid

Acetic Acid

Versatile organic acid for food, textile, adhesive and paint applications.

Hydrochloric Acid

Mineral acid for pH control, descaling and chemical processing.

Sulphuric Acid

Heavy-duty mineral acid for fertilisers, batteries, mining and water treatment.

Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide)

Sodium hydroxide flakes and pearls for soap, textiles, water treatment and cleaning.

Hydrated Lime

Calcium hydroxide for construction, agriculture, water treatment and industry.

Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)

Alkali for glass, detergents and textile dyeing.

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

High-purity solvent and disinfectant for cleaning, electronics and formulation.

Ethyl Glycol Acetate

Slow-evaporating solvent that improves flow and levelling in coatings and inks.

Toluene

Aromatic solvent for paints, adhesives and printing inks.

Butyl Glycol

Coupling solvent that helps water- and oil-based ingredients blend in paints and cleaners.

Ethyl Acetate

Fast-evaporating solvent for inks, adhesives, coatings and cosmetics.

Acetone

High-purity solvent for cleaning, thinning, plastics, pharma and laboratories.

Calcium Hypochlorite

High-strength chlorine disinfectant for water treatment, pools and sanitation.

Chlorine

Chlorine-based chemical for cleaning products and sanitation.

Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC)

High-efficiency coagulant for drinking water and effluent treatment.

Activated Carbon

Coconut-shell activated carbon for filtration and purification.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Strong oxidiser for textile bleaching, paper processing and water disinfection.

Calcium Carbonate

General-purpose filler, neutraliser and raw material for construction, agriculture and manufacturing.

Sodium Nitrate

Nitrate salt for food curing, fertilisers, glass making and heat-treatment.

Industrial Salt

Sodium chloride for water softening and soap making.