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offers a range of specialty nonionic, anionic, amphoteric and cationic surfactants.

With a diverse portfolio and a commitment to collaboration, Libra works hand in hand with clients to develop solutions aligned with the exacting demands of their industries. In the personal care realm, Libra’ s surfactants bring elegance and performance to cosmetics and toiletries, helping brands respond to evolving consumer tastes and regulatory landscapes. Meanwhile, its offerings for home, industrial and institutional cleaning leverage deep formulation expertise to supply robust, effective yet safe cleaning solutions across commercial environments.

Libra also serves the agriculture sector with specialty additives, such as emulsifiers and dispersants, that support the performance and stability of agrochemical products. In the energy extraction field, its surfactants are trusted in oil and gas operations, delivering

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TRY US melvyn @ lilywhyte. co. uk sustainable, field-tested chemistry tailored to stringent industry standards. Beyond these, Libra spans a broad portfolio of industrial sectors, applying its chemical know-how in areas such as lubricants, metalworking, water treatment, and textiles.

Additionally, the company has maintained a strong UK presence as a distribution partner for KLK Kolb’ s specialty chemicals for over 30 years, extending access to global innovations for its customers. 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. Together, the partnership has distributed into a range of industries, from water treatment to home, industrial and institutional cleaning.

Kolb manufactures non-ionic surfactants, paper process chemicals and chemical intermediates, employing around 270 people. The company processes natural and synthetic raw materials into high-

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