CHEMICALS FOR HISTOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY

Laboratory chemicals are purified substances used in scientific research, education, and industry for analysis, synthesis, and quality control. They include acids, solvents, reagents, and salts essential for reliable experimental outcomes.

Typical school-lab chemicals include:

• Sodium chloride – common salt used in basic solution preparation.
• Copper sulfate – for crystal growth and metal displacement experiments.
• Hydrochloric acid – used in acid–base reactions and titrations.
• Sodium hydroxide – for neutralisation and pH testing.
• Ethanol – a solvent used in organic and flame tests.
• Sulfuric acid – for demonstrating acid strength and dehydration reactions.
• Calcium carbonate – used to study reactions with acids and gas production.
• Ammonia solution – for investigating pH and complex ion formation.
• Iodine – used as a starch indicator in food and biological tests.
• Distilled water – essential for solution preparation and dilution.
   

These are used in safe, supervised learning experiments to teach students the principles of chemistry and good laboratory practice. 

Common laboratory chemicals include reagents like acetone, nitric acid, and sodium hydroxide, as well as solvents and buffers. The specific choice depends on your experiment or analytical method.

Ocon Chemicals has over 40 years of experience supplying Irish and UK laboratories. We provide ISO-certified quality, REACH compliance, nationwide delivery, expert sourcing, and personal service supported by ADR-trained drivers and DGSA advisors.

We offer analytical, reagent, HPLC, LC-MS, and technical-grade chemicals, with purities verified by batch testing and Certificates of Analysis (CoA) from our approved suppliers.

Yes. Each batch is supplied with a CoA confirming chemical identity, purity, and compliance with relevant standards, ensuring full traceability.

We maintain large stock levels in our Cork warehouses and operate a nationwide next-day delivery service across Ireland and the UK. 

Yes. We supply Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products and can advise on safe storage, segregation, and handling of hazardous substances in line with ADR and CLP regulations.