Solvents Supplier in South Africa
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA, acetone, DCM, toluene and more - in bottles, drums and IBCs. Analytical labs and process plants in South Africa source our HPLC, LC-MS and bulk solvents, packed and documented as dangerous goods for safe transit.
Solvents for South Africa
The solvents division supplies polar and non-polar solvents for analysis, synthesis and industrial processing. The range includes alcohols (methanol, ethanol where permitted, IPA, n-butanol), ketones (acetone, MEK, MIBK), chlorinated solvents (dichloromethane, chloroform), aromatics (toluene, xylene), esters (ethyl acetate, butyl acetate), ethers (THF, MTBE, 1,4-dioxane), nitriles such as acetonitrile and aprotic solvents like DMF, DMSO and NMP.
Grades span HPLC, gradient-grade and LC-MS solvents with low UV cut-off and residue limits, spectroscopy and GC headspace grades, anhydrous solvents for moisture-sensitive chemistry, AR laboratory grades and technical or industrial grades for manufacturing use. Each batch ships with a COA covering assay, water content and relevant impurities, together with a GHS SDS.
Pharmaceutical QC labs, API and intermediate manufacturers, contract research organisations, paint and adhesive formulators and electronics cleaning operations are the core buyers. Because most solvents are Class 3 flammable liquids, export shipments move as dangerous goods under IMDG or IATA rules in UN-approved bottles, drums or IBCs, and some solvents are listed as drug precursors, so end-use declarations may be requested. For lab users we can combine several grades in one shipment, while bulk buyers can plan regular drum or IBC call-offs against a fixed specification.
Grades available
Compliance in South Africa
Regulator: DFFE / Department of Employment and Labour (Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations)
Importers need a SARS customs client code, and chemical imports are subject to environmental rules administered by the DFFE, workplace hazard classification under the Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations, and ITAC permits for certain listed goods. APIs and scheduled substances require SAHPRA permits and suppliers are expected to hold GMP evidence. Controlled precursors need separate authorisation. DG cargo must comply with IMDG or IATA.
Shipping lanes
- Durban
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB)
- Cape Town (CPT)
Typical buyers: Pharma QC and analytical labs, API and intermediate manufacturers, Contract research organisations, Paint, ink and adhesive formulators, Electronics and precision cleaning, Solvent distributors.
Selected Solvents shipped to South Africa
FAQs — Solvents in South Africa
Do you supply Solvents to South Africa?
Yes. We export Solvents to South Africa by sea freight to Durban or Cape Town, by air cargo, or by express courier for small R&D packs. Every shipment includes a COA and a GHS SDS.
How long does delivery to South Africa take?
Typical sea transit from India to South Africa is 16–22 days and air freight 3–5 days, plus production/packing lead time and customs clearance.
Do you supply LC-MS grade acetonitrile and methanol?
Yes. LC-MS and HPLC gradient grades are available, with specifications for UV cut-off, evaporation residue and relevant metal ions shown on the COA.
What packaging options are available for solvents?
Typical options are 1 L and 2.5 L glass bottles, 20–25 L cans, 200 L drums and 1,000 L IBCs for bulk grades. Availability depends on the solvent and grade.
Can solvents be shipped by air?
Many flammable solvents can travel by air under IATA limits in approved packaging, but quantity limits apply and cargo-aircraft-only rules may restrict some items. Larger volumes usually ship by sea as IMDG Class 3 cargo.
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Solvents quote — South Africa
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