Cameroon · Lab Reagents

Lab Reagents for Cameroon

Buyers in Cameroon can order any of the 3,487 products in our lab reagents division. Demand there comes mainly from oil refining, aluminium smelting and agro-processing (cocoa, coffee, palm oil). Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Douala, Edéa and Limbe. Typical customers for this division are pharmaceutical QC laboratories, contract research and testing labs and universities and research institutes.

Cameroon Sample products

3,487products in this division

28–38 dsea transit from India

4–7 dair freight

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Supplying lab reagents to Cameroon

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 28–38 days to Douala and Kribi. Air cargo to Douala (DLA) takes 4–7 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is MINEPDED (Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection & Sustainable Development). 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 Cameroon

Authority	MINEPDED (Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection & Sustainable Development)
Seaports	Douala, Kribi
Airports	Douala (DLA), Yaoundé Nsimalen (NSI)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Sea imports generally need an electronic cargo tracking note (BESC/ECTN), and declarations are lodged through the national single window. Some goods may also be subject to pre-shipment inspection or conformity checks, so confirm requirements with the importer before booking. Pharmaceutical ingredients are overseen by the pharmacy directorate (DPML) of the Ministry of Public Health. Hazardous chemicals may require authorisation from MINEPDED, the environment ministry. Documents are usually in French. 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.
28–38 daysOcean transit to Douala
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: MINEPDED (Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection & Sustainable Development).

Indicative total by sea: 35–55 days

By air: about 8–17 days in total.

Documents for Cameroon

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 (BESC/ECTN)
Ministry of Public Health authorisation for APIs where applicable
Pre-shipment inspection / conformity 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 Cameroon

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

Full lab reagents range

Lissamine green, redox indicator

CAS: 3087-16-9
Formula: C₂₇H₂₅N₂NaO₇S₂
MW: 576.6 g/mol

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Lissamine rhodamine B

CAS: 62796-29-6
Formula: C₂₇H₂₉ClN₂O₆S₂
MW: 577.1 g/mol

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Magneson I, GR indicator

CAS: 74-39-5
Formula: C₁₂H₉N₃O₄
MW: 259.22 g/mol

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Magneson II, GR indicator

CAS: 5290-62-0
Formula: C₁₆H₁₁N₃O₃
MW: 293.28 g/mol

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Malachite green

CAS: 2437-29-8
Formula: C₅₂H₅₄N₄O₁₂
MW: 927 g/mol

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Martius yellow

CAS: 605-69-6
Formula: C₁₀H₆N₂O₅
MW: 234.16 g/mol

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Mercurochrome

CAS: 129-16-8
Formula: C₂₀H₈Br₂HgNa₂O₆
MW: 750.7 g/mol

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Metanil yellow, GR

CAS: 587-98-4
Formula: C₁₈H₁₄N₃NaO₃S
MW: 375.4 g/mol

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Methyl blue

CAS: 28983-56-4
Formula: C₃₇H₂₈N₃Na₂O₉S₃⁺
MW: 800.8 g/mol

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Methyl green

CAS: 7114-03-6
Formula: C₂₇H₃₅BrCl₃N₃Zn
MW: 653.2 g/mol

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Methyl orange, ACS reagent, dye content 85%

CAS: 547-58-0
Formula: C₁₄H₁₄N₃NaO₃S
MW: 327.34 g/mol

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Methyl purple

CAS: 1340-02-9
Formula: C₆₇H₆₂N₈Na₄O₁₄S₃
MW: 1391.4 g/mol

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Questions

Lab Reagents for Cameroon

Do you ship lab reagents to Cameroon?

Yes. We ship by sea to Douala and Kribi, 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 Cameroon?

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 MINEPDED (Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection & Sustainable Development) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Cameroon take?

Allow 28–38 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.

Other divisions for Cameroon

Solvents (HPLC & GC) Biochemicals APIs Impurity Reference Standards Pharmaceutical Intermediates Inorganics & Metals Specialty Chemicals

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