Alfa Chemicals Ltd
About us
Alfa Chemicals supplies a broad range of speciality ingredients to Industrial, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care markets in UK, Ireland and also Scandinavia via our subsidiary in Copenhagen, Alfa Chemicals Nordic. We also have our own product range of personal care & industrial products which we sell globally via distribution.
Products & services
AlfaCos™ Abyssinian Oil
Abyssinian oil comes from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica plant, native to Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia). This cold pressed natural oil is known for its ultra-light, non-greasy texture and ability to absorb quickly. Its properties allow it to moisturise and nourish hair and skin without leaving a heavy residue. It is rich in omegas 6, 9 and long chain triglycerides as well as natural antioxidants like phytosterols and tocopherols.
Vida-Care™ AVP Series
A range of oil-soluble cosmetic copolymers which deliver excellent film-forming and water resistance benefits. Perfect for boosting water-resistance in suncare, haircare and colour cosmetics products, as well as dispersing actives and pigments. Long wearing and sweat-resistant. Vida-Care™ AVP-16: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer Vida-Care™ AVP-20: VP/Eicosene Copolymer Vida-Care™ AVP-30: Triacontanyl PVP
Vida-Care™ FD Series
The Vida-Care™ FD Series is a range of fast-dispersing cosmetic carbomers and cross-polymers, suitable for aqueous and alcoholic gels, and all personal care emulsions. Vida-Care™ FD10+: Carbomer Vida-Care™ FD21+: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Vida-Care™ FD2020+: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Vida-Care™ Carbomer Series
A range of versatile cosmetic carbomers which can be used to create clear water and alcohol gels and to boost particle suspension. Perfect for water-based styling gels, hand sanitisers and personal hygiene gels. Vida-Care™ HEC is naturally derived from cotton and gives a smooth honey-like flow with silky lubricity. Vida-Care™ Carbomer LF: Carbomer Vida-Care™ Carbomer CG: Carbomer Vida-Care™ Carbomer HV: Carbomer Vida-Care™ HEC: Hydroxyethylcellulose
Vida-Care™ PQ-10
Vida-Care™ PQ-10 is a cotton-derived cellulose with excellent styling properties for haircare with no build-up, and mild enough for baby care formulations. INCI: Polyquaternium-10
Vida-Care™ GHTC Series
A range of naturally derived cosmetic polymers which deliver moisture-boosting to hair and skin, as well as enhanced foam quality and razor glide for wash and shave products. Imparts a velvety feel on the skin. Vida-Care™ GHTC 02: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Vida-Care™ GHTC 03: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Vida-Care™ GHTC 04: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Vida-Care™ GHTC 05: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Vida-Care™ GHTC 06: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Vida-Care™ HPCG: Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Vida-Care™ C VA Series
A range of multi-purpose cosmetic polymers with excellent film-forming and cohesive properties. Perfect for increasing humidity resistance and flexibility in hair styling, reducing water solubility, and for improving adhesion in colour cosmetics. Vida-Care™ C VA64P: VP / VA Copolymer Vida-Care™ C VA64W: VP / VA Copolymer
Vida-Care™ C K Series
A range of multi-purpose cosmetic polymers with excellent film-forming and adhesive properties. Perfect for imparting crunch and stiffness in hair styling, and for gelling water-based cleansers, hair colourants and toothpastes. Vida-Care™ C K90P: PVP / Polyvinylpyrrolidone Vida-Care™ C K30P: PVP / Polyvinylpyrrolidone
RESIN KLEEN™
We offer environmentally-aware solvent systems for industrial cleaning applications under our RESIN KLEEN™ range. These products have high solvency, low VOC and are readily biodegradable, offering a great alternative to conventional and harmful solvents such as methylene chloride and acetone. RESIN KLEEN™ HF RESIN KLEEN™ PS RESIN KLEEN™ PS+
SpeedBright™
Optical brighteners for textiles. Applications include: • Treatment of synthetic fabrics • Chlorine-based bleaches • Coatings and varnishes • Laundry detergents and conditioners • Polystyrene and polyamide • Cellulose acetate • Plastic and Paper (DP389 & DP386 grades only)
VipyClar™ 10
A vegan, 100% active, easily dispersed form of cross-linked polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) which is insoluble in water, acid and alcohol. It is used as a single use stabiliser in beer clarification.
VipyDone™ T HEC
VipyDone™ T HEC is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer supplied as a white, free-flowing granular powder. The viscosity achieved is dependent on concentration and is not significantly affected by pH, salts, hydrophobic interactions etc. VipyDone™ T HEC is easily dissolved in cold or hot water to give crystal-clear solutions.
VipyDone™ T K-Series
VipyDone™ T K-Series are a series of polymers covering a range of viscosities supplied as either powders or in aqueous solution. They are readily soluble in polar solvents and form hard, glossy, clear & oxygen permeable films. They can be used as an effective tablet binder due to their strong adhesive properties. The K-Series are compatible with most organic salts surfactants & other films formers.
VipyDone™ T FD Polymers
VipyDone™ T FD Polymers are highly efficient anionic thickeners based on hydrophobically modified cross-linked acrylic acid., they offer self-wetting, without mixing they disperse rapidly in water and polar solvents. VipyDone™ T FD Polymers offer rapid wetting and swelling time without need for high shear mixing.
VipyDone™ T AVP-Series
VipyDone™ T AVP series are substantive, film-formers delivering wear and water-resistance and moisture barrier properties. AVP 16 is liquid at room temperature, AVP 20 melts slightly above body temperature, and AVP 30 is firm textured and used in solid formats. All three grades are hydrophobic and insoluble in water.
VipyDone™ T VA-Series
VipyDone™ T VA-Series are readily soluble in water and other polar solvents. They form hydrophilic, transparent, flexible, thermoplastic, oxygen-permeable films which adhere to many different surfaces. The adhesive strength increases with VP content and cohesive strength increases with VA content.
VipyDone™ T Carbomers
VipyDone™ T Carbomers are highly efficient anionic thickeners based on cross-linked acrylic acid suitable for multiple applications. They are high molecular weight acrylic acid polymers that do not dissolve but disperse and swell in water and polar solvents.