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Red Phosphorus in UK

Housane - 14-3-2019 at 06:27

Hi any idea where to find this in UK i only want a small ammount 250g or less.

Thanks for advice

Housane

woelen - 14-3-2019 at 06:44

You can order at the Polish company onyxmet.com. That company has red phosphorus at decent prices.
Another one is the German company S3-chemicals. They also sell red phosphorus, prices are similar to the prices at the polish company.

Both are in the EU. Onyxmet has the added advantage that the company also has many other interesting and rare chemicals and elements. What S3 has to offer is more mainstream. Both companies complement each other nicely.

DavidJR - 14-3-2019 at 07:26

Limac.lv also has red phosphorus at a good price.

Housane - 14-3-2019 at 09:27

Just to check, is it legal in the UK? I dont want counter terroism on my door.

DavidJR - 14-3-2019 at 16:37

Yes, red phosphorus is 100% allowed in the UK.

Also, in countries where it is controlled (USA basically) it's because it's used in some illegal drug syntheses, not because of anything terror related.

Housane - 14-3-2019 at 23:03

Ok great thanks. Does Onyxmet normally send emails about orders?

j_sum1 - 14-3-2019 at 23:18

Every purchase I have had with onyxmet has included an email conversation on shipping, labelling, postage options, payment options and other things. As a company, they are very personable. You won't be disappointed.

Housane - 15-3-2019 at 00:08

Great, Thanks. Is it the same for limac?

[Edited on 15-3-2019 by Housane]

woelen - 18-3-2019 at 02:58

Limac also is fine. You will have personal contact with the seller and can arrange things before the order is finalized.

Housane - 18-3-2019 at 04:35

Ok great thanks. Which one is cheapest I can't afford paying 53 EUR just for ammonia and some red phosphorus( shipping 29 EUR)

[Edited on 18-3-2019 by Housane]

DavidJR - 18-3-2019 at 07:09

Limac's shipping to the uk will probably be about the same

Housane - 18-3-2019 at 08:38

Ok I will wait until I have a larger order so shipping is no so much of a problem

zed - 18-3-2019 at 18:19

Might I suggest... Make that purchase soon!

The UK is in the process of exiting the EU.

At which time, regulations might change dramatically.

What IS a simple transaction now, might not be, just a few months from now.

Housane - 19-3-2019 at 00:16

Yeah true I forgot about the mess consuming our country yay to being British

woelen - 19-3-2019 at 02:51

Shipping costs from Onyxmet are not that high when you have a small/light order. Shipping prices from Limac are quite high, regardless of the size of the order. Maybe things are different for shipping to the UK though.

Housane - 19-3-2019 at 10:11

Ok I will try them. Thanks