Technical Leadership & Author

Antony Baragu

Technical and Sales, KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals Ltd

Antony Baragu provides technical support, product guidance, and procurement advisory for industrial manufacturing, water treatment, mining, and agricultural processing facilities across Kenya and East Africa. He authors technical guides for the KIKI'S Knowledge Centre, focusing on practical chemical handling, dosing calculations, and quality verification.

Areas of Technical Practice

Industrial Water & Effluent

Coagulation, flocculation, heavy metal precipitation, and pH control protocols using ferrous sulphate, aluminium sulphate, and polyelectrolytes.

Mining & Floatation Chemistry

Reagent selection, depressants, activators, and cross-border consignment supply into regional mining operations across Tanzania, DRC, and Uganda.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Interpretation of Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and technical specifications for industrial procurement directors.

Technical Articles Authored

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Industrial Applications

Using Acetone for Fibreglass and Polyester Resin Tool Cleanup

Learn how to use industrial acetone safely and effectively for cleaning uncured polyester, vinyl ester, and gelcoat resins from fibreglass laminating tools, rollers, and spray equipment.

By Antony Baragu9 min read
Safety & Compliance

Acetone Safety: PPE, Vapour Exposure, Spills and First Aid Protocols

A complete chemical health and safety manual for industrial acetone: occupational exposure limits, personal protective equipment selection, vapour toxicology, spill control, and emergency first aid.

By Antony Baragu9 min read
Chemical Guide

Acetone vs Isopropyl Alcohol vs Mineral Turpentine: Which Solvent Fits the Job?

A chemical and practical comparison of Kenya's three leading industrial solvents: solvency profiles, evaporation rates, substrate compatibility, and ideal industrial use cases.

By Antony Baragu9 min read
Chemical Guide

Industrial Acetone vs Laboratory-Grade Acetone: Purity, Testing and How to Choose

Understand the critical differences between virgin industrial solvent grade acetone and analytical laboratory grades (AR, ACS, HPLC). Learn when technical grade is ideal and when analytical purity is mandatory.

By Antony Baragu8 min read
Procurement & Supply Chain

Sourcing Industrial Solvents Across Kenya and East Africa: A Buyer's Checklist

A comprehensive supply chain and procurement manual for industrial solvents in Kenya and the EAC region: port logistics, quality verification, transport compliance, and regional distribution.

By Antony Baragu9 min read
Chemical Guide

What Is Acetone? Properties, Uses and Industrial Applications in Kenya

A comprehensive technical guide to acetone (propan-2-one, CAS 67-64-1): molecular structure, physical properties, solvency parameters, industrial applications, and procurement considerations for Kenyan manufacturers.

By Antony Baragu8 min read