Benin · Lab Reagents

Lab Reagents supply to Benin

The lab reagents division counts 3,487 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to Benin. In Benin the strongest demand is from cotton ginning & textiles, agro-processing (cashew, palm oil) and cement & construction. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Cotonou, Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone and Porto-Novo. Typical customers for this division are pharmaceutical QC laboratories, contract research and testing labs and universities and research institutes.

Benin Sample products

3,487products in this division

26–36 dsea transit from India

4–7 dair freight

11categories

Supplying lab reagents to Benin

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 26–36 days to Cotonou and Lomé (Togo, alternative gateway). Air cargo to Cotonou Cadjehoun (COO) takes 4–7 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is ABE (Agence Béninoise pour l'Environnement). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are LR (Laboratory Reagent), AR / GR (Analytical Reagent), ACS grade and IP / BP / USP / Ph. Eur..

Grades in this division

LR (Laboratory Reagent)AR / GR (Analytical Reagent)ACS gradeIP / BP / USP / Ph. Eur.HPLC & LC-MS additives gradeVolumetric (standardised) solutions

Chemical compliance in Benin

Authority	ABE (Agence Béninoise pour l'Environnement)
Seaports	Cotonou, Lomé (Togo, alternative gateway)
Airports	Cotonou Cadjehoun (COO)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Sea shipments generally need an electronic cargo tracking note (ECTN/BESC), and some imports may fall under verification programmes, so confirm current rules with the importer. APIs and pharmaceutical products fall under ABMed, the national medicines agency. Hazardous chemicals may require environmental clearance from ABE. If cargo landed at Cotonou is moving on to Niger, Burkina Faso or Nigeria, tell us at quotation stage, as transit affects the consignee, routing and documents. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
26–36 daysOcean transit to Cotonou
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: ABE (Agence Béninoise pour l'Environnement).

Indicative total by sea: 33–53 days

By air: about 8–17 days in total.

Documents for Benin

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
Electronic cargo tracking note (ECTN/BESC)
Medicines agency authorisation for APIs where applicable
Import verification certificate where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in lab reagents

Analytical Reagents 1,396Volumetric Solutions & Titrants 117AAS & ICP Standard Solutions 137Indicators, Chelating Agents & Test Papers 190Stains, Fluorescent Dyes & Histology Reagents 417Ion Pairing & Chromatography Reagents 77 Synthetic, Protecting & Derivatization Reagents 342Grignard & Organometallic Reagents 385Phase Transfer Catalysts & Quaternary Ammonium Salts 72 Ionic Liquids 237Adsorbents, Ion Exchangers & Molecular Sieves 117

A selection we ship to Benin

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full lab reagents range

Uranyl zinc acetate, AR

CAS: 10138-94-0
Formula: C₄H₆O₆UZn
MW: 453.5 g/mol

ZX-037483

Aluminium oxide, AR 99.9%

CAS: 1344-28-1
Formula: Al₂O₃
MW: 101.96 g/mol

ZX-037494

Carbon glassy, spherical powder, 2-12 μm, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., ACS

CAS: 7440-44-0
Formula: C
MW: 12.01 g/mol

ZX-037589

Carbon glassy, spherical powder, 2-12 μm, USP, pharma grade

CAS: 7440-44-0
Formula: C
MW: 12.01 g/mol

ZX-037590

Pyridinium dichromate, AR

CAS: 20039-37-6
Formula: C₁₀H₁₂Cr₂N₂O₇
MW: 376.2 g/mol

ZX-037593

2,6-Dichloroindophenol sodium salt, LR 98.0%

CAS: 620-45-1
Formula: C₁₂H₆Cl₂NNaO₂
MW: 290.07 g/mol

ZX-037615

2,6-Dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide, 98%

CAS: 101-38-2
Formula: C₆H₂Cl₃NO
MW: 210.4 g/mol

ZX-037616

2,4 Dimethoxytoluene, AR

CAS: 38064-90-3
Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂
MW: 152.19 g/mol

ZX-037617

4-Nitrobenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate, AR 97%

CAS: 456-27-9
Formula: C₆H₄BF₄N₃O₂
MW: 236.92 g/mol

ZX-037619

Alcian blue 8GX, for spectroscopy, for microscopy 50%

CAS: 33864-99-2
Formula: C₅₆H₇₀Cl₄CuN₁₆S₄
MW: 1300.9 g/mol

ZX-037620

Amido black 10B, specially dried 50%

CAS: 1064-48-8
Formula: C₂₂H₁₄N₆Na₂O₉S₂
MW: 616.5 g/mol

ZX-037623

Bismark brown R, for spectroscopy 40%

CAS: 5421-66-9
Formula: C₂₁H₂₆Cl₂N₈
MW: 461.4 g/mol

ZX-037625

Questions

Lab Reagents for Benin

Do you ship lab reagents to Benin?

Yes. We ship by sea to Cotonou and Lomé (Togo, alternative gateway), by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a lab reagents shipment to Benin?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to ABE (Agence Béninoise pour l'Environnement) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Benin take?

Allow 26–36 days for ocean transit or 4–7 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

How do I tell AR, GR and ACS grades apart when ordering?

AR and GR are trade grades meaning analytical reagent quality, with assay and impurity limits set by the manufacturer. ACS grade follows the specifications published by the American Chemical Society for that compound. The grade you receive is printed on the label and on the lot COA, so you can check it against your method before use.

Can I combine reagents from several sub-categories in a single order?

Yes. Add salts, titrants, indicators and standards to the quote panel from any product page and send them together. We consolidate them into one shipment where the hazard classes allow it, which keeps freight, documentation and customs clearance simpler for your receiving team.

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