South Africa · Solvents (HPLC & GC)

Solvents (HPLC & GC) for South Africa

The solvents (HPLC & GC) division counts 590 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 pharma QC and analytical labs, API and intermediate manufacturers and contract research organisations.

South Africa Sample products

590products in this division

16–22 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying solvents (HPLC & GC) 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 HPLC / gradient grade, LC-MS grade, Spectroscopy (UV/IR) grade and GC / headspace grade.

Grades in this division

HPLC / gradient gradeLC-MS gradeSpectroscopy (UV/IR) gradeGC / headspace gradeAnhydrousAR / ACSTechnical / industrial grade

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 solvents (HPLC & GC)

HPLC & LC-MS Grade Solvents 142AR & ACS Grade Solvents 122Spectroscopy, NMR & Specialty Grade Solvents 99 Laboratory & Synthesis Solvents 78 Industrial & Bulk Solvents 149

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 solvents (HPLC & GC) range

Dimethyl sulphoxide, for GC ≥99.5%

CAS: 67-68-5
Formula: C₂H₆OS
MW: 78.14 g/mol

ZX-036965

Methanol, AR, specially dried ≥99.0%

CAS: 67-56-1
Formula: CH₄O
MW: 32.04 g/mol

ZX-036972

Acetone, for GC 99.9%

CAS: 67-64-1
Formula: C₃H₆O
MW: 58.08 g/mol

ZX-036973

Chloroform, for GC ≥99.5%

CAS: 67-66-3
Formula: CHCl₃
MW: 119.37 g/mol

ZX-036974

Isopropanol, for GC 99.8%

CAS: 67-63-0
Formula: C₃H₈O
MW: 60.1 g/mol

ZX-036975

1-Methyl 2-pyrrollidone, for GC ≥99%

CAS: 872-50-4
Formula: C₅H₉NO
MW: 99.13 g/mol

ZX-036976

1,4-Dioxan, for HPLC, for spectroscopy ≥99.8%

CAS: 123-91-1
Formula: C₄H₈O₂
MW: 88.11 g/mol

ZX-036977

1,4-Dioxan, AR, specially dried ≥99.5%

CAS: 123-91-1
Formula: C₄H₈O₂
MW: 88.11 g/mol

ZX-036987

Chloroform, AR, specially dried ≥99.5%

CAS: 67-66-3
Formula: CHCl₃
MW: 119.37 g/mol

ZX-036988

Dichloromethane, AR, specially dried ≥99.5%

CAS: 75-09-2
Formula: CH₂Cl₂
MW: 84.93 g/mol

ZX-036989

Isopropanol, AR, specially dried ≥99.7%

CAS: 67-63-0
Formula: C₃H₈O
MW: 60.1 g/mol

ZX-036990

N,N-Dimethylformamide, AR, specially dried ≥99.9%

CAS: 68-12-2
Formula: C₃H₇NO
MW: 73.09 g/mol

ZX-036991

Questions

Solvents (HPLC & GC) for South Africa

Do you ship HPLC & GC solvents 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 HPLC & GC solvents 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.

Which solvent grade should I use for LC-MS rather than HPLC-UV?

LC-MS methods need solvents with very low metal ion and non-volatile residue content, because sodium and potassium adducts and background ions show up in the mass spectrum. HPLC-UV methods care mainly about UV cut-off and particle content. Choose LC-MS grade for mass detection and gradient HPLC grade for UV work to balance cost and performance.

How should opened bottles of HPLC solvent be stored?

Keep bottles tightly capped, away from light and at room temperature, and avoid topping up reservoirs with fresh solvent over old. Acetonitrile and methanol absorb moisture and pick up contaminants from the air, and tetrahydrofuran can form peroxides once its stabiliser is used up. Date each bottle on opening and follow your lab's in-use period.

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