Laboratory chemicals are substances or mixtures used in research, testing, synthesis, and analysis. They can be solid, liquid, or gas and vary in purity and application.

🔬 1. Types of Laboratory Chemicals

🔹 Acids

• Examples: HCl (Hydrochloric Acid), H₂SO₄ (Sulfuric Acid), HNO₃ (Nitric Acid), Acetic Acid
• Use: pH adjustments, digestion, titrations, reactions

🔹 Bases / Alkalis

• Examples: NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide), KOH (Potassium Hydroxide), Ammonia
• Use: Neutralization, cleaning, reactions

🔹 Solvents

• Examples: Methanol, Ethanol, Acetone, Hexane, Chloroform, Toluene
• Use: Sample dissolution, extractions, cleaning, chromatography

🔹 Salts & Inorganic Compounds

• Examples: NaCl, KCl, MgSO₄, AgNO₃, FeCl₃
• Use: Precipitation, buffering, titration, synthesis

🔹 Organic Reagents

• Examples: Benzene, Toluene, Phenol, Aniline, Ethyl Acetate
• Use: Organic synthesis, research

🔹 Indicators & Dyes

• Examples: Phenolphthalein, Methyl Orange, Bromothymol Blue
• Use: pH and titration indicators

🔹 Buffer Solutions

• Examples: PBS (Phosphate-buffered saline), Tris-HCl
• Use: Maintain pH in biological experiments

🔹 Standards & Reference Solutions

• Examples: 0.1N HCl, 1000 ppm Na, CRM for AAS/ICP
• Use: Calibration of instruments and methods

📏 2. Chemical Grades

⚗️ 3. Packaging Options

• Liquids: Amber or clear bottles (500 mL, 1L, 2.5L, etc.)
• Solids: Poly bottles, amber glass jars
• Bulk: Carboys, drums for industrial users

☣️ 4. Chemical Safety

🔸 Labeling

• Chemical name
• Concentration
• Hazard pictograms (GHS)
• CAS number
• Manufacturer details

🔸 Documents

• MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
• COA (Certificate of Analysis)

🔸 Storage Guidelines

• Acids and bases separately
• Flammables in explosion-proof cabinets
• Light-sensitive chemicals in amber bottles
• Temperature-sensitive in refrigerators

🧠 5. Tips for Selling Chemicals

• Provide MSDS & COA with each product.
• Offer combo kits for schools/colleges (e.g., chemistry practical sets).
• Stock frequently used chemicals for quick dispatch (HCl, NaOH, Ethanol, etc.)
• Emphasize purity, certifications (ISO, GMP, CE) when selling to pharma or regulated industries.
• Include disposal recommendations and safety gear suggestions.

✅ Top-Selling Lab Chemicals (Common Stock List)