Lab suppliers

It can be difficult to find chemicals, glassware, and other suppliers, because large chemical suppliers either refuse to sell to individuals for reasons of liability, or they overcharge on chemicals that can be found at a cheaper price.

This is a list of suppliers which sell to individuals. Editors are free to insert their reviews.

This list is categorized by geographical location, however some suppliers will ship internationally. In particular, there are a number of Chinese suppliers that will ship worldwide for free, though it's advised to only order from verified suppliers.

Africa

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Asia

Deschem on eBay US and Aliexpress (China)

A Chinese seller that offers a wide range of of common glassware equipment for a low price. Mostly 24/40 and 24/29 glassware, plus many other lab essentials. Ships worldwide for free

Reviews

• Quality is somewhat variable, but the pricing mostly makes up for that. Shipping to the UK is much faster than stated on the aliexpress store. They did once send a defective item, and although I got a refund from aliexpress, they seemed to have blacklisted me so I couldn't order from them - until I sent a message asking why, when they stated it was 'a mistake'. - DavidJR (talk)

Nanshin Glassware on eBay US (China)

A Chinese seller specialized in large volume glassware, but also sells common glassware. Cheap prices and free shipping worldwide

Europe

Alquera (Spain)

Common and generic reagents, as well as lab equipment. Will ship EU-wide. Also have an Amazon page.

APC Pure / Atom Scientific (UK)

Lab reagent supplier. APC Pure is the same company as Atom Scientific, but the two sites have slightly different catalogues, and APC pure is usually cheaper for the same item.

Reviews

• Fast shipping & good quality products. I have used them many times - DavidJR (talk)

Better Equipped (UK)

Education supplier. Has lots of cheap non-jointed glassware and other equipment. Has a limited range of 'non-hazardous' chemicals which they will sell to individuals.

Reviews

• Good pricing on glassware - DavidJR (talk)

Biomus (Poland)

Sells a wide variety of basic reagents.

Bonnymans (UK)

Focusses on cleaning chemicals, but has a selection of technical grade products including KOH, NaOH, HCl_(aq), NH₄OH, alcohols, glycols.

Bulk Supplements (UK)

Sells a variety of amino acids, some even on multi-kg quantities.

Ceramic-Glazes (Bulgaria)

Sells metal oxides, ceramic glazes, colloidal gold and platinum.

Chemcraft (Russia)

Sells an extremely wide array of chemical compounds, both organic and inorganic, elements as well as obscure or rare chemical compounds. The quality of each product varies, but overall they have one of the best price-to-quantity ratio of all the chemical suppliers. Payment used to be done via Paypal, but since 2022 it's Bitcoins only.

Chemdiscount (Germany)

Mostly technical and food industry chemicals.

Fischar (Germany)

Mostly technical and food industry chemicals.

FreyaLab (Etsy) (Bulgaria)

Sells a variety of salts.

Jaytee Biosciences (UK)

Various parts, consumables, accessories for HPLC and GC.

Labchem (Germany)

Sells organic and inorganic chemicals, as well as elements.

Laboratoriumdiscounter (Netherlands)

A wide variety of reagents ranging from organic and inorganic compounds, solvents, salts, elements. Ships in all EU countries. Contacting the seller can be quickly done via the chat embedded in the site.

Reviews

• Excellent quality products, shipping was quick and products are packed properly. -Mabus

Laborhandel-Krumpholz (Germany)

A wide range of glassware with fair prices and various other things such as devices or test strips.

Reviews

• My first order was a respirator from Moldex with filters. It works great and delivery was very fast. But my second order, 100€ worth of glassware, wasn't even shipped away, and the order is from 4 months ago. So if ordering from this supplier right now during the corona pandemic, expect exceedingly long delivery times. But I think once orders are shipped much faster again, this could be a great source of glassware. - Draeger (talk)

Laborladen (Germany)

Sells a large number of basic reagents and metallic powders.

Reviews

• Very cheap and good quality products. -Mabus

Labstuff (Netherlands)

Labstuff is a chemistry online store located in the Netherlands. They ship to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Reviews

• Shipping can take a while. -Prof_genius

LiMac Science (Latvia)

Has a really big catalog of organic and inorganic compounds, can even buy in bulk. Ships worldwide, shipping costs depend on location.

Reviews

• Excellent quality products. Friendly and helpful proprietor. My order of out-of-stock items was delayed a bit beyond the initially stated lead time however. - DavidJR (talk)

LP Chemicals (UK)

Lab reagent supplier, orders are only available through e-mail or phone only.

Minerals Water (UK)

Chemical supplier. Often has good prices.

Reviews

• Although I have ordered from Minerals Water several times, I will not order from them again. I ordered zinc powder and although the label on the container said zinc, the contents turned out to be iron powder. This resulted in a lot of wasted time and reagents when a reaction failed. I have sent two emails explaining the situation and asking for a refund, but I have not received any reply. - DavidJR (talk)

Mistral Industrial Chemicals (UK)

Technical grade chemicals. Small quantities tend to be quite expensive, but they do have some good prices if you want to buy in bulk (eg 25kg bags). Free UK shipping.

Reviews

• On two occasions I ordered a 25kg sack of anhydrous sodium sulphite. Very fast shipping by DPD. Although the website states that they are business-to-business sales, they didn't question my orders. - DavidJR (talk)

Mystic Moments (UK)

Sells a variety of chemicals, especially solvents at a good price. Thy also sell some chemicals in bulk.

Onyxmet (Poland)

Wide range of organic and inorganic compounds plus pure elements in different forms. Purity of compounds is not always mentioned, the range is 98-99,9%. Shipping costs depend on your location and the minimum order (without shipping) is ~15 USD.

Phygenera (Germany)

Sells mostly growth media, vitamins, sugars, amino acids, phytohormones, etc.

Pell Wall (UK )

Contains a variety of perfume-related products, albeit they're expensive.

Polymet (Germany)

While not a particular large supplier, it does sell a quite impressive variety of metals, alloys, electrodes, as well as graphite rods and plates.

Also have an Amazon page.

Pyrohub (Denmark)

Sells various reagents mostly used for pyrotechnics (metallic powders, oxidizers, etc.) as well as parts used for fireworks (fuses, cases, etc.).

Pyropowders (Germany)

Sells a large number metallic powders, basic reagents, as well as other lab equipment, like ball mills, sieves, plasticizers, etc. While in German, they respond to English in e-mail.

Rathburn Chemicals (UK)

Scottish manufacturer specialising in high-purity solvents, primarily for analytical work. They also have some of the more obscure and hard to find solvents like Carbon disulfide available at good prices. Not an online shop, a phone call or an email is necessary to place an order.

Reviews

• Friendly/helpful staff. Very happy with my HPLC-grade methanol/acetonitrile from Rathburn - DavidJR (talk)

Restauro Online (Italy)

Generic reagents, art supplies (shellac, resins, waxes, pigments), various tools, etc.

Reviews

• I have ordered about 300 E of products from them. You will most likely find all that you need on their shop. Shipping is fast. - BaFuxa

S3 Chemicals (Germany)

Wide range of organic chemicals and solvents at a very good price.

Scientific Glass Laboratories (UK)

Scientific glassware manufacturer. Large catalogue of jointware. They also do custom glassblowing and repairs. You need to email them to place an order, but the prices are all listed on their site.

Reviews

• High quality products, but understandably a bit more expensive than buying from China. - DavidJR (talk)

Subolab (Germany)

Sells a variety of general reagents, growth media and elements. If a chemical is considered dangerous, it is not delivered, the payment is returned with deductions.

Warchem (Poland)

Sells a wide variety of reagents.

Oceania

All Chemical (Aus)

General reagents and other chemicals.

Argent Scientific (Aus)

Niche reagents :cool:

ASIS Scientific (Aus)

They've been in the game for years now. Great service, and very good prices. e.g. 2.5L of AR grade Diethyl ether ~$137

Aus Chem Source (Aus)

Wide range of chemicals and glassware.

AusChems (Aus)

General chemicals and glassware.

ChemicalShop (Aus)

Chemical reagents and masonry products.

ChemSupplies (Aus)

General chemical reagents.

Reviews

• I thought it would be worth adding Chemsupplies to this list. I recently stumbled across their web site and thought I would give them a go. They don't have a huge range of chemicals, maybe they are just starting out. Of interest to me was their phosphorus pentoxide. It was well packed and arrived 3 business days after placing the order. I haven't used it yet so I can't comment on purity/quality of the reagent. I will report beck if I come across any issues. - B(a)P

Lab Supply (Aus)

Scientific equipment and chemical supply. A bit pricey but they have some "exotic" reagents.

Melbourne Food Depot (Aus)

Lots of "food grade" (still relatively pure) compounds including organic acids(propionic, pyruvic etc) inorganic reagents(NH4HCO3 etc) and even potential PTC catalyst precursors.

Paramount Chemicals (Aus)

Solvents with a focus on cleaning products. Some reagents.

Science Essentials (Aus)

Extensive range of equipment and chemicals

Science Supply Australia (Aus)

Lots of exotic chemicals and at decent prices. e.g. 2.5 L of THF ~$100 :D

Sydney Solvents (Aus)

Good pricing on small to large qty of solvents e.g. 20 L xylene $90 !! That's good value

Tech Trader (Aus)

Suppliers of new and used lab equipment.

Reviews

• You are not going to find yourself a super bargains with these guys, but they have a huge range of quality new and used laboratory equipment and glassware (I checked out their warehouse). They back both their new and used products, they claim that anything that has issues can be returned to them for replacement or repair. They are a very friendly and knowledgable bunch that work there. - B(a)P

Vanbar Imaging (Aus)

Mostly reagents related to classical photography.

Reviews

• If you order one item freight will be expensive, but combined freight for 5 or 6 remains the same as for one. And the items arrived 3 working days later. Note however that they supply all their items in sealed bags, not bottles. They are also on eBay, but they do not list their full range on eBay. - Lion850

Wiltronics (Aus)

Lab/chemistry equipment

North America

AmBeed (USA)

Sells a large variety of chemicals, at various prices.

American Science and Surplus (USA)

American Science and Surplus, or AS&S, is a surplus supplier. Although they supply surplus, their inventory stays relatively constant, lasting at least 3 to 5 years for most items. They do not focus on chemistry, but are a good source for some cheap chemistry lab equipment, and microscope accessories. Products include:

• Inexpensive China Borosilicate glassware (beakers and Flasks)
• Lab stand hardware
• Lots of storage containers (Glasses and Plastics, bulk or not, and cheap)
• Reagent bottles
• Two distillation rigs
• 'Essential Oils' Distillation kit, ground glass
• Microscope Accessories
• Microbiology equipment - Agar and Petri dishes
• Inexpensive boxes of Kimax ampoules
• Cheap separatory funnels

CarolinaChemical (USA)

Sells a variety of chemical reagents, including solvents, though they will not ship some reagents, like diethyl ether, to Canada.

Chemsavers (USA)

Prices are a bit high, but will ship to PO boxes and residential addresses.

Cynmar (USA)

Cynmar is a science supplier based in Illinois. They will ship to anywhere, but extra charges apply for shipping outside of the contiguous United States. Although they state on their website that they no longer sell to individuals, this is not true. Products include:

• Glassware (of various quality levels)
• Lab equipment
• Reagents
• Books
• Lab furniture
• Lab appliances
• Biology supplies
• Homebrewing/winemaking supplies

Reviews

• I've bought most of my equipment from them. I'm quite happy with all of it. The only downside I've encountered is that shipping can be slow sometimes.

Duda Diesel (USA)

Duda Diesel is an Alabama based alternative energy company specializing in biodiesel. They sell a variety of industrial chemicals. Products include:

• Industrial Chemicals
• Bulk Industrial Chemicals
• Limited lab equipment.

Reviews

• I bought a few pounds of sulfur from them a while ago. It shipped fairly fast and seems to be of good quality. -zts16
• Purchased both glacial acetic acid and food grade sodium nitrite, arrived incredibly quickly and inexpensively. Definitely an excellent supplier. —Velzee

Elemental Scientific (USA)

Elemental Scientific is a science supplier based in Minnesota. They have one of the largest selections of lab supplies available to amateur chemists. One great thing about Elemental Scientific is that they interact directly with the amateur chemistry community. The owner is on the Sciencemadness Discussion Board as the user tomholm. Products include:

• Glassware
• Lab equipment
• A wide variety of chemicals
• Chemistry Sets

GalliumSource (USA)

GalliumSource is a California-based company which has received consistently positive reviews from YouTube, including NurdRage. Products include: GalliumSource sells metals and alloys, as well as some nonmetals and metalloids, and ships them internationally.

• Gallium
• Magnesium in numerous forms, including ingot, turnings, and ribbon
• Galinstan
• Sodium. Lots and lots of it.
• And even more strontium.
• Ferrocerium
• Arsenic
• Molybdenmum
• Cerium
• Tungsten
• Niobium

Metallium (USA)

Metallium is an online store for element collectors based in Massachusetts, founded in 2003 by Dave Hamric. He has supplied some materials to Theodore Gray (of Periodic Table Table fame). Ships internationally Products include: ALL of the stable elements, as either bulk form or stored in ampoules. They also sell element coins for collectors. This is one of the few sources of rare earth elements. Turnings and powders are available by request.

Reviews

• Quick shipping and a very nice selection, but you may not get a quick response to your emails and calls. For a 5 gram sample of terbium metal I got about .75 grams extra. A REALLY good deal. Brain&Force (talk) 23:35, August 12, 2014 (UTC)

Perfumer’s Apprentice (USA)

Contains a large variety of perfume-related products, inclusing samples of various perfume essences (like ling chain alcohols).

Plastic World (Canada)

Mostly solvents, not a great variety, but will also ship to residential addresses.

Rotometals (USA)

Rotometals has been around since 1939 and specializes in marine applications of non-ferrous metals. Products include Aluminium alloys, Bismuth, Gallium, Indium, Lead, Magnesium anodes, Tin, and Zinc.

Science Company (USA)

Based in Lakewood, Colorado, it sells a large variety of reagents and solvents.

Stellar Chemical Corp (USA)

Sells a variety of various chemical reagents. Prices are a bit higher compared to other suppliers.

United Nuclear (USA)

Sells pretty much everything an amateur chemist would want.

A selection of some of their more interesting and useful supplies: Uranium compounds, Borated paraffin, Giberellic acid, Rocket nozzle mix, Pre-mixed thermite, Activated zinc sulfide, Ferrofluid, Radioactive ores, Aerogel, Spinthariscopes, Radioactive sources, Ultra-bright glow powder, X-ray components, Geiger counters, Powerful magnets

Any somewhat interesting chemical, including anything radioactive or oxidizing, is not available to be shipped anywhere but America. Many other chemicals, the site claims, can be requested personally, for a higher price. Due to the fact that the site is owned by Bob Lazar, a UFO theorist, the entire site cannot be taken seriously, though it is a wonderful source for all chemists.

US Pigment Corp. (USA)

US Pigment is a pottery supplier based in Illinois. They will ship to the United States and Canada. For each chemical, the minimum order quantity is one pound, except for various expensive materials such as europium oxide and silver nitrate.

Products include:

• Various rare earth oxides
• Many transition metal oxides and carbonates
• Elemental tin, cadmium, and selenium
• Alkali and alkaline earth carbonates
• Tungsten and molybdenum compounds
• White and Red lead

Reviews

• Shipping was really fast, ordered on a Friday came the following Monday. Some things are sold at a great price (CoCO₃ for $20/pound) others are rather expensive considering the grade (NiCO₃ $30/pound). -gdflp

Voyageur Soap & Candle Co (Canada)

A local suppliers, will sell a variety of soap-related products, and even triethanolamine, for an accessible price.

Xenex Laboratories (Canada)

Lots of reagents, though some are restricted to business only, and rapid shipping.

South America

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