Solvents from China
Industrial solvents from Chinese factories. IPA, MEK, NMP, MTBE, perchloroethylene, DMDS, acrylonitrile, 2-EH, and the Class 3 / Class 6.1 cargo we ship every month.
Industrial solvents are the largest category we ship from China. Most of the cargo is Class 3 (flammable liquids. IPA, MEK, MTBE, 2-EH, DMDS) or Class 6.1 (toxic substances, acrylonitrile, perchloroethylene). The factories that produce at export grade are concentrated in Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and parts of Liaoning.
For a buyer importing solvents from China the discipline is the same regardless of the specific compound: confirm the CAS number against the destination regulatory regime, verify packaging is UN-certified to the right packing group, ensure the MSDS Section 14 reconciles line-by-line with the DG Declaration, book the carrier slot with the DG cut-off in mind, and run pre-shipment inspection on every booking. We have not yet found a solvent shipment where skipping the inspection step paid off.
Most solvents ship in IBC (1 m³) or ISO tank (24 MT) for liquid bulk; smaller volumes go in 200L drums. ISO tank is the cheapest per-MT option for buyers who can handle bulk discharge at destination; IBC is the working option for buyers without bulk handling infrastructure. Drums are the option of last resort for liquid solvents at scale, handling cost compounds quickly.
Products we ship
16 solvents we move regularly
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
DG Class 3Applications: Pharma solvent, electronics cleaning, cosmetics, hand sanitizer, PCB manufacturing
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
DG Class 3Applications: Coatings, adhesives, printing inks, magnetic tape, dewaxing solvent
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)
Non-DGApplications: Lithium ion battery electrode slurry, paint strippers, electronics, pharmaceutical synthesis
Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
DG Class 3Applications: Gasoline octane booster, fuel blending component, LSFO additive
Perchloroethylene (PCE)
DG Class 6.1Applications: Dry cleaning solvent, metal degreasing, chemical intermediate for HFCs
Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS)
DG Class 3Applications: Refinery catalyst presulfiding, hydroprocessing unit passivation, soil fumigant, nematicide
Acrylonitrile
DG Class 3+6.1Applications: ABS and SAN plastics, acrylic fiber, nitrile rubber (NBR), acrylamide production
2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH)
DG Class 3Applications: DOP/DOTP plasticizer intermediate, 2-EH acrylate, antifoaming agent, fuel additive
1-Hexene
DG Class 3Applications: LLDPE and HDPE comonomer, viscosity index improver intermediate, surfactant synthesis
Isophthalic Acid (PIA)
Non-DGApplications: Unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, PET copolymers, powder coatings, hot melt adhesives
Hydrogen Bromide Solution 48%
DG Class 8Applications: Pharmaceutical synthesis, flame retardant bromination, organic intermediate production
PVC Resin SG-5 / SG-3
Non-DGApplications: Rigid pressure pipe (SG-5), window profiles, cable insulation. SG-3 for flexible calendered sheet and plastisol.
PET Resin. Bottle Grade
Non-DGApplications: CSD and water bottle preforms (IV 0.80), packaging film, strapping tape, polyester fiber feedstock (IV 0.65 to 0.68)
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (MF Resin)
Non-DGApplications: Decorative laminates (HPL/LPL), dinnerware, paper wet strength treatment resin, textile finishing
Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃)
Non-DGApplications: Glass manufacturing (borosilicate, optical, TV glass), potash fertilizer, baking powder precursor, welding flux, inorganic pigment production
Glycerol Monostearate (GMS 90)
Non-DGApplications: Food emulsifier E471 for bread and margarine, anti fog additive for PE film, internal lubricant for PVC and PS
This is a representative selection, not the full list. Send us the CAS number or product description and we will quote the same day.
Documentation chain
Terms that come up on every solvents shipment
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IMDG Code, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
The international rulebook for shipping dangerous goods by sea. Defines classification, packaging, labelling, documentation, and segregation requirements for hazardous cargo on container vessels.
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FOB, Free On Board
Incoterm under which the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment. Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once the cargo crosses the ship's rail. The buyer arranges and pays for sea freight, marine insurance, and all destination-side costs.
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SGS, SGS Pre-Shipment Inspection
Independent third-party inspection conducted by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance), or comparable bodies like Bureau Veritas and Intertek, at the factory before a chemical or industrial cargo is loaded for export. Verifies quantity, packaging, labelling, and conformity to the agreed specification.
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MSDS / SDS, Material Safety Data Sheet
A document that summarises a chemical's hazards, handling requirements, first-aid measures, and emergency response information. Required for every dangerous-goods shipment and most non-DG industrial chemicals. Modern usage is shifting from MSDS to SDS under the GHS standard.
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FCL / LCL, Full Container Load / Less than Container Load
FCL is a shipment that fills (or is contracted to fill) a complete container, 20-foot, 40-foot, or 40-foot high cube. LCL is a shipment that does not fill a container and is consolidated with other shippers' cargo into a shared container by a freight forwarder.
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UN Number, UN Number
A four-digit identifier assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods to identify a hazardous substance for international transport. Required on the DG Declaration, the package marking, the placards on the container, and Section 14 of the MSDS.
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