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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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Benzyl Chloride ReagentPlus®, 99%, contains ≤ 1% propylene oxide as stabilizer

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Code: S185558-250G

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Potassium Iodide, Certified AR for Analysis

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Potassium hexahydroxoantimonate

Code: F15605990

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Phenolphthalein indicator solution 1.6%

Code: KBSP-018-1611

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Acetone solvent

Code: KBAC1048

€20.90ex VAT

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2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenon 97%

Code: S405655-250ML

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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol purum, ≥99.0% (GC)

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Hydrochloric Acid 50% 1L

Code: F11333717

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Iso-Pentane Amber Glass Bottle 2.5L

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DEIONISED WATER IBC 1000Ltr

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Methylated spirits mineralised 5 L

Code: YD001

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Buffer solution pH = 300 (20 °C) (ortho

Code: SLSO10231000

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Buffer solution pH = 200 (20 °C) (Citri

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Buffer solution pH = 1000 (20 °C) (Sodi

Code: SLSO10101000

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Sodium hydroxide granulated synthesis grade

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Buffer solution pH = 900 (20 °C) (Boric

Code: SLSO10090250

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Ethanol absolute gradient HPLC grade 2.5L Ethyl alcohol Methylcarbinol Spirit Spirit

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Ethanol absolute gradient HPLC grade...

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Crystal violet oxalate solution accordi

Code: SLVI00270500

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1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine

Code: SH28807-100G

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€75.00ex VAT

Orthophosphoric acid =85% GPR RECTAPUR® Synonyms: Phosphoric acid

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Code: V20621.330

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Bromocresol green indicatorx 25 g

Code: SLVE00700025

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Quinidine Anhydrous

Code: SQ3625-5G

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Potassium hydroxide solution 40% w/v extra

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Water, for molecular biology

Code: SLAG00041000

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Cyclohexane extra pure 1L Hexahydrobenzene Hexamethylene Naphthene

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Tween® 80 synthesis gradex 250 ml

Code: SLTW00800250

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Ethanol absolute synthesis grade 25L Methylcarbinol Spirit Spirit of wine CAS: 64-17-5

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Ethanol absolute synthesis grade 25L...

Code: SLET0002025P

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Nitric Acid min 65% AnalaR NORMAPUR

Code: V20429.320

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Hydroquinone synthesis grade 100G 14-Dihydroxybenzene p-Dihydroxybenzene Qui

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Hydroquinone synthesis grade 100G...

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Mineral oil

Code: SM3516-12X6ML

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Sea sand washed thickx 1 kg SCHARLAU

Code: SLAR01011000

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€67.34

€8.19ex VAT

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Nitric acid 68 % d.141 AnalaR

Code: V20422.322

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Hydrogen peroxide solution 30% w/w 5L (110 vol) reagent grade ACS ISO Hydrogen

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Ethanol 70% v/v Ethyl alcohol 5L Methylcarbinol Spirit Spirit of wine CAS: 64-17-5

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di-Sodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous extra

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Code: SLSO03350500

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Pepsin from porcine gastric mucosa Store @ -20'C

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Code: SP6887-1G

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Tin(II) chloride dihydrate reagent grade 10 ACS ISO Reag. Ph Eur Hydrochloric acid tin

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Code: SLES00640100

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Aquagent« Coulometric AG 500ml

Code: SLAQ00580500

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€167.09ex VAT

Hydrochloric acid, solution 1 mol/l (1 N), Reag. Ph Eur, Reag. USP

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Ammonium cerium(IV) sulfate dihydrate 100G synthesis grade Ceric ammonium sulfate tetr

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Code: SLCE00600100

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di-Potassium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous re

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Code: SLPO02580500

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Toluene GC ultra-trace analysis gradex

Code: SLTO00821000

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€132.00ex VAT

$Hexane fraction from petroleum 2.5L for GC residue analysis SCHARLAU$

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di-Sodium tetraborate anhydrous extra purex

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

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Aquagent® Complet 5, free from pyridine, for volumetric Karl Fischer titration

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Code: SLAQ00150500

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Calcium sulfate dihydrate reagent grade1KG ACS Sulfuric acid calcium salt dihydrate

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Code: SLCA02851000

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Sodium sulfate anhydrous powder extra pure

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Sodium sulfate anhydrous powder extra...

Code: SLSO0665025P

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€400.00ex VAT

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