Zambia · Solvents (HPLC & GC)

Solvents (HPLC & GC) for Zambia

Zemixal supplies 590 products from its solvents (HPLC & GC) range to buyers in Zambia. Locally, the main users are in copper and cobalt mining, mineral processing and smelting and agriculture and fertiliser blending. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Lusaka, Copperbelt (Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola) and Solwezi. Typical customers for this division are pharma QC and analytical labs, API and intermediate manufacturers and contract research organisations.

Zambia Sample products

590products in this division

30–40 dsea transit from India

4–6 dair freight

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Supplying solvents (HPLC & GC) to Zambia

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 30–40 days to Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail) and Durban (via road). Air cargo to Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda (LUN) takes 4–6 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is ZEMA (Zambia Environmental Management Agency). 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 Zambia

Authority	ZEMA (Zambia Environmental Management Agency)
Seaports	Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail), Durban (via road), Walvis Bay (via road)
Airports	Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda (LUN), Ndola Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe (NLA)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

ZEMA licenses imports of hazardous substances and pesticides, so the importer should hold the licence before cargo leaves India. ZAMRA issues import permits for APIs and medicines. Sea freight reaches Zambia through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Walvis Bay or Beira under transit bonds, and the transit documents must match the bill of lading and invoice. Mining reagents such as cyanide or strong acids may need additional permits, and they require careful dangerous goods handling on the road leg as well as at sea under IMDG 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.
30–40 daysOcean transit to Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail)
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: ZEMA (Zambia Environmental Management Agency).

Indicative total by sea: 37–57 days

By air: about 8–16 days in total.

Documents for Zambia

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
ZEMA import licence for hazardous substances where applicable
ZAMRA import permit for APIs and medicines
Transit documents via gateway port
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 Zambia

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

Full solvents (HPLC & GC) range

Isooctane, GR 99.5%+

CAS: 540-84-1
Formula: C₈H₁₈
MW: 114.23 g/mol

ZX-001802

Isopentane, GR 99%+

CAS: 78-78-4
Formula: C₅H₁₂
MW: 72.15 g/mol

ZX-001803

Isopropanol, puriss GR 99%+

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

ZX-001804

Lactic acid, GR 88%

CAS: 50-21-5
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

ZX-001805

Methyl acetate, GR 99%+

CAS: 79-20-9
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

ZX-001806

Methyl isobutyl ketone, GR 99%+

CAS: 108-10-1
Formula: C₆H₁₂O
MW: 100.16 g/mol

ZX-001807

mono-Chlorobenzene, GR 99%+

CAS: 108-90-7
Formula: C₆H₅Cl
MW: 112.55 g/mol

ZX-001808

Morpholine, GR 99%+

CAS: 110-91-8
Formula: C₄H₉NO
MW: 87.12 g/mol

ZX-001809

N,N-Dimethylacetamide, GR 99%+

CAS: 127-19-5
Formula: C₄H₉NO
MW: 87.12 g/mol

ZX-001810

N,N-Dimethylformamide, anhydrous, 99.8%

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

ZX-001811

N,N-Dimethylformamide, GR 99%+

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

ZX-001812

n-Heptane, GR 99%+

CAS: 142-82-5
Formula: C₇H₁₆
MW: 100.2 g/mol

ZX-001813

Questions

Solvents (HPLC & GC) for Zambia

Do you ship HPLC & GC solvents to Zambia?

Yes. We ship by sea to Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail) and Durban (via road), 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 Zambia?

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 ZEMA (Zambia Environmental Management Agency) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Zambia take?

Allow 30–40 days for ocean transit or 4–6 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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