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Lab Reagents shipped to South Africa

The lab reagents division counts 3,487 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to South Africa. Locally, the main users are in mining and mineral processing, petrochemicals and fuels and generic pharmaceuticals. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Gauteng (Johannesburg, Midrand), Durban and eThekwini and Sasolburg. Typical customers for this division are pharmaceutical QC laboratories, contract research and testing labs and universities and research institutes.

South Africa Sample products

3,487products in this division

16–22 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying lab reagents to South Africa

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 16–22 days to Durban and Cape Town. Air cargo to Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB) takes 3–5 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is DFFE / Department of Employment and Labour (Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations). 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 South Africa

Authority	DFFE / Department of Employment and Labour (Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations)
Seaports	Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
Airports	Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB), Cape Town (CPT)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Importers need a SARS customs client code, and declarations are normally lodged by a clearing agent. Chemical imports fall under environmental rules administered by the DFFE, and the Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations govern classification in the workplace. ITAC permits apply to certain listed goods. APIs and scheduled substances need SAHPRA permits, and suppliers are expected to provide GMP evidence. Controlled precursors require separate authorisation. Dangerous goods must comply with 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.
16–22 daysOcean transit to Durban
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: DFFE / Department of Employment and Labour (Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations).

Indicative total by sea: 23–39 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for South Africa

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
SAHPRA import permit for APIs and scheduled substances
ITAC import permit where applicable
Customs declaration (SAD 500) via clearing agent
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 South Africa

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

Full lab reagents range

Dimethylvinphos

CAS: 2274-67-1
Formula: C₁₀H₁₀Cl₃O₄P
MW: 331.5 g/mol

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EPN

CAS: 2104-64-5
Formula: C₁₄H₁₄NO₄PS
MW: 323.31 g/mol

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Ethidimuron

CAS: 30043-49-3
Formula: C₇H₁₂N₄O₃S₂
MW: 264.3 g/mol

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Ethion

CAS: 563-12-2
Formula: C₉H₂₂O₄P₂S₄
MW: 384.5 g/mol

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Etoxazole

CAS: 153233-91-1
Formula: C₂₁H₂₃F₂NO₂
MW: 359.4 g/mol

ZX-046807

(S)-Bioallethrin

CAS: 28434-00-6
Formula: C₁₉H₂₆O₃
MW: 302.4 g/mol

ZX-046815

Fenarimol

CAS: 60168-88-9
Formula: C₁₇H₁₂Cl₂N₂O
MW: 331.2 g/mol

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Fenoxycarb

CAS: 72490-01-8
Formula: C₁₇H₁₉NO₄
MW: 301.34 g/mol

ZX-046817

Fenpropidin

CAS: 67306-00-7
Formula: C₁₉H₃₁N
MW: 273.5 g/mol

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Fenuron

CAS: 101-42-8
Formula: C₉H₁₂N₂O
MW: 164.2 g/mol

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Flamprop-isopropyl

CAS: 52756-22-6
Formula: C₁₉H₁₉ClFNO₃
MW: 363.8 g/mol

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Flamprop-methyl

CAS: 52756-25-9
Formula: C₁₇H₁₅ClFNO₃
MW: 335.8 g/mol

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Questions

Lab Reagents for South Africa

Do you ship lab reagents to South Africa?

Yes. We ship by sea to Durban and Cape Town, 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 South Africa?

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 DFFE / Department of Employment and Labour (Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to South Africa take?

Allow 16–22 days for ocean transit or 3–5 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 South Africa

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

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