Switzerland · Inorganics & Metals

Inorganics & Metals for Switzerland

The inorganics & metals division counts 5,293 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to Switzerland. In Switzerland the strongest demand is from pharmaceuticals & biotech, agrochemicals and custom synthesis & APIs. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Basel, Visp & Monthey (Valais) and Zurich. Typical customers for this division are battery and energy-storage developers, electronics and semiconductor materials teams and glass, ceramics and pigment producers.

Switzerland Sample products

5,293products in this division

22–30 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

6categories

Supplying inorganics & metals to Switzerland

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 22–30 days to Rotterdam (via Rhine barge/rail to Basel) and Genoa (via rail). Air cargo to Zurich (ZRH) takes 3–5 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is FOPH / FOEN (Chemicals Ordinance, ChemO). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are Technical / industrial, AR / ACS, 99.9% (3N) and 99.99% (4N) and higher.

Grades in this division

Technical / industrialAR / ACS99.9% (3N)99.99% (4N) and higherTrace-metals basisNano / specified particle sizeBattery grade (on specification)

Chemical compliance in Switzerland

Authority	FOPH / FOEN (Chemicals Ordinance, ChemO)
Seaports	Rotterdam (via Rhine barge/rail to Basel), Genoa (via rail), Hamburg (via rail)
Airports	Zurich (ZRH), Basel (BSL)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Switzerland sits outside EU REACH. Chemicals are regulated under the Chemicals Ordinance (ChemO), and the joint Notification Authority for Chemicals, run by FOPH, FOEN and SECO, handles notifications and the Swiss product register. APIs are imported by Swissmedic-licensed companies, which must verify the GMP status of their suppliers. Indian-origin goods that qualify can claim India–EFTA TEPA preferences with a valid proof of origin. Dangerous goods travel under IMDG, ADR/RID or IATA rules depending on the transport leg.

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.
22–30 daysOcean transit to Rotterdam (via Rhine barge/rail to Basel)
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: FOPH / FOEN (Chemicals Ordinance, ChemO).

Indicative total by sea: 29–47 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for Switzerland

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
ChemO notification / product register entry where applicable
Certificate of Origin supporting India–EFTA TEPA preferences
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
GMP supplier documentation for APIs as requested by the Swissmedic-licensed importer

Categories in inorganics & metals

Inorganic Compounds & Salts 2,594Metals & Alloys 1,265Nanomaterials 582Crystal Optics & Photonics 387Materials Science 283Metal Catalysts & Ligands 182

A selection we ship to Switzerland

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

Full inorganics & metals range

Lithium fluoride, 98%

CAS: 7789-24-4
Formula: FLi
MW: 26 g/mol

ZX-012994

Lithium fluoride, 99.98%

CAS: 7789-24-4
Formula: FLi
MW: 26 g/mol

ZX-012995

Lithium fluoride, 99.99%

CAS: 7789-24-4
Formula: FLi
MW: 26 g/mol

ZX-012996

Lithium fluoride, 99.995%

CAS: 7789-24-4
Formula: FLi
MW: 26 g/mol

ZX-012997

Lithium fluoride, GR 99%+

CAS: 7789-24-4
Formula: FLi
MW: 26 g/mol

ZX-012998

Lithium formate, monohydrate, 98%

CAS: 6108-23-2
Formula: CH₃LiO₃
MW: 70 g/mol

ZX-012999

Lithium hydride, 95%

CAS: 7580-67-8
Formula: HLi
MW: 8 g/mol

ZX-013000

Lithium hydroxide, 99%

CAS: 1310-66-3
Formula: H₃LiO₂
MW: 42 g/mol

ZX-013001

Lithium hydroxide, GR 99.5%+

CAS: 1310-66-3
Formula: H₃LiO₂
MW: 42 g/mol

ZX-013002

Lithium Iodide

CAS: 10377-51-2
Formula: ILi
MW: 133.9 g/mol

ZX-013003

Lithium iodide, anhydrous, 99%

CAS: 10377-51-2
Formula: ILi
MW: 133.9 g/mol

ZX-013004

Lithium iodide, anhydrous, beads, -10 mesh, 99.999%

CAS: 10377-51-2
Formula: ILi
MW: 133.9 g/mol

ZX-013005

Questions

Inorganics & Metals for Switzerland

Do you ship inorganics & metals to Switzerland?

Yes. We ship by sea to Rotterdam (via Rhine barge/rail to Basel) and Genoa (via rail), 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 inorganics & metals shipment to Switzerland?

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 FOPH / FOEN (Chemicals Ordinance, ChemO) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Switzerland take?

Allow 22–30 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.

What does 'trace metals basis' mean on an inorganic product?

It means the stated purity is calculated from the measured levels of metallic impurities, usually by ICP-MS or ICP-OES, rather than from a direct assay of the main component. Non-metallic impurities such as oxygen, carbon or moisture may not be included. Check the COA to see which elements were tested and their limits.

Can metals be cut or sized to my drawing?

Many foils, rods, plates and targets can be supplied in custom dimensions, thicknesses or diameters. Send a drawing or the key measurements with the tolerance you need. We will confirm feasibility, lead time and the purity available in that form before quoting, since some shapes are only made from certain grades.

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