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Laboratory Chemicals for Sale, Reliable Performance

Ocon Chemicals supplies a full range of laboratory chemicals which includes acids, bases, solvents, and reagents.

We are trusted across Irish laboratories for over 40 years. All products meet strict ISO 9001 and REACH standards, ensuring traceability, purity, and safety from procurement to delivery.

Your Source for High-Purity Laboratory Chemicals

Ocon Chemicals offers a comprehensive selection of high-purity laboratory chemicals for research, and industrial use. Our extensive range includes acids & bases, organic compounds, solvents, and salts & inorganics, ensuring reliable performance for a variety of scientific and manufacturing processes.

Whether you need analytical reagents for precise testing, buffers & standards for calibration, or chromatography reagents for separation techniques, we supply top-quality chemical solutions to meet your needs. Our range also includes dyes, stains & indicators for analytical applications, test kits & strips for rapid testing, and titration reagents for accurate volumetric analysis.

Trusted Quality and Compliance

Every chemical we supply is sourced from approved manufacturers and tested to meet stringent ISO 9001:2015 and REACH standards. Our quality assurance processes guarantee consistent purity, while our ADR-certified logistics ensure safe delivery nationwide.

Explore our complete range of premium laboratory chemicals and industrial reagents to support your scientific, educational, or manufacturing needs.

Need a trusted Irish partner for your laboratory chemicals supply?

At Ocon Chemicals, we combine 40 years of expertise with ISO-certified quality, fast nationwide delivery, and personal technical support.

Speak with our team today and let us help you source the right chemicals, safely and efficiently.

FAQs

What are laboratory chemicals?

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.

What are 10 common chemicals used at school?

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.

Which chemical is used in the laboratory?

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.

Why buy laboratory chemicals from Ocon Chemicals?

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.

What grades and purities do you supply?

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.

Can Ocon Chemicals provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

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

How quickly can I receive my order?

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

Does Ocon Chemicals offer safety data and storage advice?

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.

Safety Reminder

Always wear appropriate PPE and review the product’s Safety Data Sheet before handling laboratory chemicals. Store incompatible substances separately and follow REACH and ADR guidance.

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Gra, Stain Kit PK 4

Code: F11953492

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€450.00ex VAT

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Buffer solution pH = 700 (20 °C) (Potas

Code: SLSO10070250

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Potassium permanganate extra pure Ph Eur B

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Orthophosphoric acid 85-90% for HPLC, Fluka

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Ethanol absolute extra pure Ph Eur BP 25L Ph Eur BP USP Ethyl alcohol Methylcarbino

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Bromocresol green solution 004% indic

Code: SLVE00750100

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Indicator Strips Verify Sixcess 30min/250 Deg Pk 100

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Phenol 99.0-100.5%, detached crystals, AnalaR NORMAPUR® ACS, Reag. Ph. Eur. analytical reagent 250g

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Sodium thiosulfate solution 001 mol/l (001

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Water deionized EssentQ®

Code: SLAG0003005P

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Buffer Phosphate pH 7,2 (0.05 M). Phosphate Buffer MOQ10

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Code: SL064-BA8073

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Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate extra p

Code: SLSO07251000

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Trichloroacetic acid reagent grade 1KG ACS TCA

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1-Naphthol reagent grade Reag. Ph 250g Eur 1-Hydroxynaphthalene

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Sulfuric acid 95 - 98% reagent grade 1L ACS ISO max. 00000005% Hg Sulphuric acid

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Sodium thiosulfate anhydrous extra purex 1 k

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Code: SLSO07201000

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tert-Butyl methyl ether HPLC grade 2.5L Methyl tert-butyl ether MTBE

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Code: SLME05522500

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di-Sodium tetraborate decahydrate reagent gr

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Code: SLSO07070250

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1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone synthesis grade 1L N-Methylpyrrolidone N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone

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Code: SLME04941000

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Aquagent® Standard 10.0x 10 x 8 ml SCHARLAU

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Code: SLAQ00200080

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€88.91

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Sulfuric acid 1L solution 5 mol/l (10 N)

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Sulfuric acid 1L solution 5 mol/l (10 N)

Code: SLAC20891000

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Citric acid monohydrate reagent grade 500G ACS ISO Reag. Ph Eur 2-Hydroxy-123-propa

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Code: SLAC07250500

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Potassium phosphate dibasic trihydrate

Code: SP5504-100G

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Thioglycollate Medium USP

Code: SL064-BA1026

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Ethyl methyl ketone synthesis grade 1L 2-Butanone Methyl ethyl ketone MEK

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Code: SLME04541000

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Sodium pyruavate 100G

Code: SP5280-100G

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Tryptone Soya Broth (TSB)

Code: SL064-BA1012

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€65.00ex VAT

Hexamethylenetetramine synthesis grade 500g Hexamine Methenamine Formin Urotropin

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Code: SLHE02000500

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Sodium deoxycholate for microbiologyx 500g

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Phenol red indicator ACSx 5 g

Code: SLRO01300005

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Methanol 999% anhydrous 100ml (max. 0003% H2O) Methyl alcohol Carbinol

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Code: SLME03140100

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Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate

Code: SP1088-500G

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€525.00ex VAT

Sulfuric acid solution 90 - 91% w/w 1L for Gerber fat determination and testing nitr

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Polyclear MIX 30 PLUS (Temperature Range: 15° to 90°C), case of 5 x 1/2 gallon (1.9 L)., Polyscience

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Toluene =99.8% (by GC), ChromAR«

Code: V4483-25

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tri-Calcium phosphate anhydrous 1KG extra pure Pharmpur® Ph Eur BP Calcium ph

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0.1% Peptone 500 ml Fill Syrup bottle MOQ10

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Citric acid anhydrous extra pure 500G Pharmpur® Ph Eur BP USP 2-Hydroxy-123-p

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Mercury(II) chloride reagent grade 250g ACS ISO SCHARLAU

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Ammonium thiocyanate 1L solution 01 mol/l (01 N)

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Code: SLAM04201000

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LABOCAP NO GRIP 15-16MM SILVER 1

Code: V391-5907

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Octanoic acid synthesis grade 1L Caprylic acid

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Perchloric acid solution in acetic acid 01 mol/l (01 N) Reag. Ph Eur Reag. USP

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Ammonium thiocyanate reagent grade 500g ACS ISO Ammonium sulfocyanyde Ammonium sul

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Code: SLAM04190500

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Potassium chromate solution 10% w/v 250ml extra pure Chromic acid potassium salt

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Code: SLPO02160250

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Ammonium sulfate reagent grade 500G ACS ISO Reag. Ph Eur Sulfuric acid diammon

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Code: SLAM04000500

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Maltose monohydrate for microbiologyx 500 g

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Code: SLMA01000500

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Boric acid, solution 2% w/v 5ltr

Code: SLAC0585005P

Per 5lt

€80.00ex VAT

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