Alfa Chemicals Limited

Alfa Chemicals Limited

Chemical Manufacturing

Binfield, Berkshire 4,479 followers

Speciality chemical distributor for the UK & Ireland serving Industrial, Pharmaceutical & Personal Care markets.

About us

Alfa Chemicals is a speciality chemicals distributor supplying the UK, Ireland & the Nordics. We have 3 dedicated divisions serving the Industrial Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care industries. Over half of Alfa’s employees are dedicated to sales, marketing and customer service. Our industry-specific sales teams employ chemists with specialist industry training and experience to ensure they can offer the highest levels of technical advice and support to our customers. Our warehouse and logistics operations are specialists in handling pharmaceutical and hazardous chemicals to ensure we can supply products safely and on time. Alfa has built up successful and long-lasting partnerships with quality chemical manufacturers ranging from multinational organisations to small specialty producers serving niche markets. Our targeted product portfolio enables us to meet the specific needs of the markets we serve.

Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Binfield, Berkshire
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1976
Specialties
speciality chemicals, fine chemicals, industrial additives, personal care products, pharmaceutical excipients, and chemical sales and marketing

Locations

  • Primary

    Arc House

    Terrace Road South

    Binfield, Berkshire RG42 4PZ, GB

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    Sensitive skin deserves more than short-term relief—it needs real protection, repair, and healing. Ready to take skin health to the next level? Nearly 50% of adults experience skin issues, from redness, dryness, and irritation to conditions like Neurodermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis. These are signs of a disrupted skin barrier, leaving the skin vulnerable to environmental stressors and irritation. At bitop, we believe in science-backed skincare, which is why medEctoin® is more than just a soothing active ingredient—it actively protects, strengthens, and helps heal the skin barrier, while providing long-lasting hydration. Discover more: bd@bitop.de #SensitiveSkin #medEctoin #SkinBarrier #HealYourSkin #Dermatology #SkinHealth #AtopicDermatitis #ScienceBackedSkincare

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    Curious how we bring responsible sourcing in practice? This January, we were visiting cooperatives engaged in the 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜̧𝐚𝐢, as well as our processing partner in Brazil! Spending time with the communities and producers is essential for us to maintain strong relationships, ensure transparency, quality and that the sustainability and social aspects are compliant to our standards (based on the UEBT standard). If you’re searching for 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, such as: #AçaíOil #BuritiOil #MoringaOil #SachaInchiOil #CacayOil Or scalable volumes of 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 like #CopraOil and #MangoButter we’d love to connect! 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠? Follow us on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eEQFDHnR #SustainableSourcing #NaturalIngredients #Upcycling #Primegreen

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  • We are excited to share that we will be exhibiting at this year’s European Coatings Show in Nürnberg, Germany! Visit us on Stand 5-242! The event is a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest developments in coatings chemistry. Our expert team will be on hand to advise which solutions from our wide range of raw materials are suitable for your coatings applications. Contact your account manager to arrange a meeting! #ECS25 #CoatingsShow #CoatingsApplications #MesseNuremberg

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    𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗚 𝗟𝟭𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 BergaCare FG L11 is our light, fast-absorbing emollient that brings effortless elegance to your skin care and color cosmetics formulations. 👩⚕️𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: • Volatile & fast-absorbing: Perfect for light, non-greasy formulations. • Sensory Excellence: Provides a silky, smooth finish to enhance the overall feel of your products. • Multifunctional: Ideal for dispersing pigments and fillers in color cosmetics, ensuring even application and vibrant results. ✨𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Skin Care Decorative 🔎𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜: Undecane, Tridecane, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Coco-Caprylate/ Caprate Whether it's a refreshing skin care lotion or a flawless color cosmetic, BergaCare FG L11 refines your formulations with precision and versatility. #BergaCare #SkincareInnovation #CosmeticFormulation # #FastAbsorbing #Berg+Schmidt #CareIngredients

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    💧 Boost Skin Hydration with TRIsol™ KCP! TRIsol™ KCP reduces transepidermal water loss by an impressive 2.5X, helping to reveal visibly more moisturized, healthy-looking skin. 🌟 What This Means for Your Products: • Enhanced Moisture Retention: Support hydrated, radiant skin for a more youthful appearance. • Formulation Flexibility: Deliver superior performance across skincare and cosmetic applications. • Eco-Conscious Innovation: Achieve exceptional results with our sustainable, solvent-free solution. Ready to elevate your skincare formulations with TRIsol™ KCP? Let’s create products that hydrate and transform. Learn more and request a sample here: https://hubs.li/Q0347Hhc0 #HydrationInnovation #SkincareScience #TRIsolKCP #BeautyFormulation

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    Clever Sulfosuccinates for Better Paints and Coatings! Innospec Performance Chemicals EMPIMIN® range of surfactants offers several benefits to emulsion polymer formulations, including very low particle sizes, narrow particle size distribution and low levels of coagulation. Products include: EMPIMIN® OT 75 / EMPIMIN® OP 70: Diester sulfosuccinate emulsifier with broad food contact approval and excellent wetting properties. Available as a solution in water/ethanol (OT 75) or water/propylene glycol (OP 70). EMPIMIN® PCA 507: Monoester sulfosuccinate emulsifier with high solids content at a workable viscosity. Imparts good mechanical and electrolyte stability, and good resistance to moisture and yellowing. https://lnkd.in/eHE55jNj

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  • A superhero ingredient indeed! There’s a reason why Ectoin was voted Cosmetics Ingredient of the Year 2024 and that’s its outstanding anti-aging and skin-protective properties. For over 30 years, bitop AG - The Ectoin® Company. has been at the forefront of Ectoin research and production. The company's innovative fermentation process enables the large-scale, sustainable production of Ectoin, making it available for various applications including dermatology and cosmetics. bitop AG have conducted numerous in vivo and in vitro studies that prove the extraordinary efficacy of Ectoin® natural while various certifications underline its safety and sustainability. Contact our sales team to find out more! 

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    Director of Innovation & Product Technology| Concept to Store Innovation & Gen AI -Market Strategy |14+ Years Beauty & Wellness | 495+ Product Launches | Ex Unilever, Ex J&J |Host of INCI with RINKI Youtube Podcast

    Barrier Superhero Alert: Ectoin! In the ever-evolving world of skincare, one ingredient is taking 2024 and 2025 by storm—Ectoin! If you care about your skin barrier (and who doesn’t these days?), Ectoin might just be your new BFF. What is Ectoin? Ectoin is a natural molecule discovered in extremophiles—tiny microorganisms that thrive in harsh environments like deserts, salt lakes, and arctic regions. These organisms produce Ectoin to protect themselves from dehydration, UV stress, and extreme temperatures. Thanks to cutting-edge science, this powerful molecule is now here to shield your skin too! 💡 Why is Ectoin a must-know ingredient? • Healthy-Looking Skin: Reduces the appearance of wrinkles. • Super Moisturizer: Provides long-term hydration. • Prevents Dehydration: Shields skin from losing moisture. • Barrier Support: Protects against environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays. If you are formulating your next formula with this barrier marvel I will recommend following ✨ Clinically Proven Excellence Ectoin®Natural(bitop AG - The Ectoin® Company. AG) is one of the purest, most advanced forms of this molecule, produced via a patented biotechnological fermentation process. And if you’re into anhydrous formulas, don’t miss ECTOinOIL®, the first oil-compatible version of Ectoin—perfect for locking in hydration while skipping the water! For more information contact Alfa Chemicals Limited & Disha Patel, bitop AG - The Ectoin® Company. 🌐 Why the buzz? • 42.6M views on TikTok. • Global Google searches up by 123% in late 2023. • Featured in new launches like The The INKEY List | B Corp Ectoin Hydro Barrier Serum. #welldone Colette Laxton & Mark Curry. I am true believer of democratization of beauty. Once again, great product and great timing.#trending As skin barrier care continues to dominate the beauty world, Ectoin has cemented its place as a skincare essential for the years ahead. 🎙️ Want to dive deeper? Listen to My latest podcast episode in YouTube INCI with Rinki, Episode 15: All Things Ectoin—you don’t want to miss it! 👉https://lnkd.in/g2fmdiSX #SkinBarrierCare #Ectoin #HealthySkin #Hydration #BeautyTrends2025 #inciwithrinki #podcast

    All things Ectoin |Trending Ingredients| Ectoin Benefits in Skincare Barrier Repair| episode15

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    ☀️ Maximize your formula’s SPF potential with TRIsol™ KCP! Studies show that TRIsol™ KCP enhances SPF performance by an impressive 19%, offering a game-changing solution for high-SPF suncare formulations. 🌟 What This Means for Your Products: • Superior Sun Protection: Maximize SPF levels for better consumer confidence. • Formula Stability: Maintain performance and consistency in high-SPF products. • Sustainability & Performance: Achieve exceptional results with our solvent-free, eco-conscious innovation. Ready to elevate your suncare formulations with TRIsol™ KCP? Let’s create products that protect and perform. Learn more and request a sample here: https://hubs.ly/Q033pjlT0 #SPFInnovation #SuncareScience #TRIsolKCP #BeautyFormulation

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