Buyer's guide
Common grades and specifications
- Hydrocarbons: hexane, heptane, toluene, xylene, white spirit
- Alcohols: methanol, isopropanol (IPA) for industrial use
- Ketones: MEK, MIBK; esters: ethyl acetate, butyl acetate
- Glycol ethers
- Key specs: purity, water content, colour, distillation range
Typical packaging
Drums, IBCs, ISO tanks or road tankers.
Typical minimum order
Commonly one container of drums or one ISO tank.
HS code (4-digit headings)
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 2901 | Acyclic hydrocarbons |
| 2902 | Cyclic hydrocarbons (toluene, xylenes) |
| 2905 | Acyclic alcohols (methanol, IPA) |
| 2914 | Ketones (MEK, MIBK) |
| 2915 | Esters (ethyl acetate) |
Guidance only. The exact 6- to 10-digit code depends on the product and the importing country's tariff. Confirm with your customs broker.
Incoterms tips
Hazardous goods (with a UN number) need a dangerous goods declaration and a carrier willing to take them; check this before you agree CFR/CIF or CPT/CIP, where the seller books the freight.
Quality documents to request
- COA
- SDS
- End-use declaration (mandatory for precursor-listed solvents)
- REACH registration if importing into the EU
- Dangerous goods declaration
Sourcing notes
Industrial use only on OfferBulk. Beverage alcohol is not accepted; ethanol requests are reviewed by hand.