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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.

Explore our range of Chemicals & Reagents at Ocon Chemicals, one of Ireland's trusted laboratory suppliers. The category brings together acids, bases, salts, solvents, indicators, volumetric solutions and reference standards, all chosen to meet the day-to-day needs of analytical, QC and research laboratories that need dependable chemicals. Whether you are restocking a busy lab or sourcing a specific specification, you will find dependable, quality-assured options here. Browse the products below, compare specifications and order online for fast, reliable delivery anywhere in Ireland.

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Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate Pharmpur® Ph Eur BP USP

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€650.00ex VAT

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o-Tolidine

Code: ST8533-25G

Per 25Gr

€193.50ex VAT

Caffeine anhydrous extra pure Pharmpur® Ph

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Code: SLCA0150005P

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€906.87ex VAT

Acetone dried (max. 001% H2O) 1L reagent grade Dimethyl ketone 2-Propanone

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Code: SLAC03161000

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Ammonium acetate for analysis ExpertQ® ACS Reag. Ph Eur

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Code: SLAM0254005P

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Diethylamine extra pure 1L N-Ethylethanamine SCHARLAU

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Magnesium sulfate anhydrous extra pure 1kg SCHARLAU

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€25.77ex VAT

Gelatine powder for analysis and bacter 1KG 1KG Gelatin powder SCHARLAU

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Gelatine powder for analysis and bacter...

Code: SLGE00201000

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€189.14ex VAT

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Sodium perchlorate monohydrate =99.0%

Code: V27988.232

Per 250G

€79.76ex VAT

Lauric acid synthesis gradex 1 kg Dodecanoic acid SCHARLAU

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Code: SLAC13921000

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D(+)-Saccharose (sucrose) molecular bio

Code: SLSU00301000

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€166.80ex VAT

26-Dichlorophenol-indophenol 5G sodium salt dihydrate indicator reagent gra

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26-Dichlorophenol-indophenol 5G sodium...

Code: SLDI04150005

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€209.80ex VAT

Polyethylene glycol 400 synthesis grade 5L Carbowax PEG Polyoxyethylene glycol Polygl

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Polyethylene glycol 400 synthesis grade...

Code: SLPO0035005P

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€202.79ex VAT

Starch solution 1% w/v Amylum 500ml Amylum solution Potato starch solution

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Starch solution 1% w/v Amylum 500ml...

Code: SLAL07180500

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€41.63ex VAT

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DL-Tartaric acid

Code: ST400-100G

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€72.00ex VAT

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Ethanol 99.99% 25L

Code: SDY0150

Per 25L

€170.00ex VAT

Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate 500G extra pure Reag. Ph Eur

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Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate 500G...

Code: SLMA00480500

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€43.47ex VAT

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5-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxole 98%

Code: VAPOSOR18289-25G

Per 25 g

€42.94ex VAT

Chromogenic Sorbitol MacConkey 5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indoxyl-Beta-D-Glucuronide (SMAC-BCIG), 90mm Plate (MOQ 15PKs)

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Chromogenic Sorbitol MacConkey...

Code: SG7629

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€40.00ex VAT

Copper tetramine complex in aqueous solution (copper(II) hydroxide 10% in ammonia solution Reag. Ph. Eur. 1022600

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Copper tetramine complex in aqueous...

Code: V87809.180

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€328.44ex VAT

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Silicone liquid antifoamingx

Code: SLSI00200500

Per 500mL

€369.17ex VAT

Phenolphthalein solution 1% in ethanol 1L solution 1% in ethanol indicator

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Phenolphthalein solution 1% in ethanol...

Code: SLFE04961000

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€56.00ex VAT

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D-(+)-Trehalose dihydrate 100G

Code: ST0167-100G

Per 100G

€830.00ex VAT

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Ethyl acetate 99.5% for analysis 1L

Code: V232110010

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€100.98ex VAT

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Cyclohexane/IPA Mixture 50:50

Code: TEL-SC-004-1614

Per 5lt

€120.00ex VAT

1-Propanol extra pure 1L Pharmpur® Ph Eur n-Propyl alcohol Ethylcar

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1-Propanol extra pure 1L Pharmpur® Ph...

Code: SLAL04361000

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Lithium chloride molecular biology 250G grade SCHARLAU

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Lithium chloride molecular biology 250G...

Code: SLLI01120250

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€106.96ex VAT

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3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran

Code: SD106208-100ML

Per 100ML

€110.00ex VAT

Hydrochloric acid 37% Ultratrace® ppb-trace analysis grade

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Code: SLAC07800500

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€223.83ex VAT

Barium chloride dihydrate extra pure 1kg SCHARLAU

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Barium chloride dihydrate extra pure...

Code: SLBA00531000

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€60.81ex VAT

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Isobutylamine

Code: SI14150-100ML

Per 100 ml

€95.00ex VAT

Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 1L synthesis grade 2-Butoxyethanol Butyl glyco

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Code: SLET01751000

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€65.57

€37.10ex VAT

2-Phenylethanol synthesis grade 1L Phenethyl alcohol Benzylcarbinol

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Code: SLAL02451000

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€115.12ex VAT

Iron(III) sulfate hydrate 1KG reagent grade SCHARLAU

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Code: SLHI03521000

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€134.27ex VAT

Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate 500g extra pure SCHARLAU

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Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate 500g...

Code: SLCO00250500

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€338.66ex VAT

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Naproxen Sodium 98.0-102.0%

Code: SM1275-25G

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€345.00ex VAT

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Potassium thiocyanate extra purex 1 kg

Code: SLPO03691000

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€152.81ex VAT

n-Pentane 99% HPLC grade 1L 13-Dimethylpropane Diethyl methane

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Code: SLPE00971000

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€143.57ex VAT

Dichloromethane1L 999% anhydrous (max. 0003% H2O) stabilized with approx. 50

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Dichloromethane1L 999% anhydrous (max....

Code: SLCL03491000

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€97.77ex VAT

Ethylene glycol reagent grade 5L Reag. Ph Eur 12-Ethanediol Glycol

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Ethylene glycol reagent grade 5L Reag....

Code: SLET0166005P

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€388.30ex VAT

Methylene blue C.I. 52015 extra purex 25 g 37-Bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazinium chlorid

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Methylene blue C.I. 52015 extra purex...

Code: SLAZ02030025

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€36.82ex VAT

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Buffer solution pH = 1100 (20 °C) (Bori

Code: SLSO11411000

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Cyanoacetic acid 99%

Code: SC88505-25G

Per 50G

€76.00ex VAT

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Iron(III) chloride, 30%, aqueous 25L

Code: SLHI0333025P

Per 25L

€375.55ex VAT

Sodium hydroxide pellets extra pure Pharmp

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Sodium hydroxide pellets extra pure...

Code: SLSO0420025P

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€705.87ex VAT

Sodium hydroxide, pellets, Pharmpur®, Ph Eur, BP, NF

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Sodium hydroxide, pellets, Pharmpur®,...

Code: SLSO0420005P

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€175.00ex VAT

Conductivity standard 12880 µS/cm (25 °C) K

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Conductivity standard 12880 µS/cm (25...

Code: SLPA01020500

Per 500mL

€51.99ex VAT

Ethanol absolute Multisolvent® HPLC 2.5L grade ACS ISO UV-VIS Ethyl alcohol Methylca

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Ethanol absolute Multisolvent® HPLC...

Code: SLET00152500

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€122.83ex VAT

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