Chemicals We Manufacture for the Engineering Industry

ReAgent supplies a range of essential chemicals for engineering applications, ensuring quality and reliability for critical tasks. We also offer bespoke engineering chemical manufacturing services, so you can get the exact chemical for your requirements.

Some of the main types of engineering chemicals we supply include:

  • Purified water – Available in various grades, including deionised and USP, for use in calibration, preparation, as a solvent, for hydrostatic testing, and in wind turbines.
  • Nital solutions – Alcohol and nitric acid mixtures used for metal etching, particularly in revealing the microstructure of carbon steel.
  • Weld testing solutions – Dye penetrants that help detect structural flaws in welds.
  • Cleaning agents – Degreasers and solvents suitable for cleaning machine parts and electronic components.
  • Process chemicals – Includes sulphuric acid and sodium hydroxide for applications in metal processing, surface treatments, and other engineering tasks. 
  • SolventsToluene, xylene, and other non-polar solvents used as paint thinners and for varnish applications.
  • Heat transfer solutions – For use in wind turbines.

Why Choose ReAgent As Your UK Engineering Chemicals Supplier?

ReAgent is a trusted engineering chemicals company, offering custom solutions and a commitment to quality:

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Bespoke engineering chemical solutions

We work with your business from initial formulation to delivery. Whether you have an existing formulation or need development support, we can produce, package, label, and ship your product.

High quality engineering chemicals

We adhere to industry standards and conduct rigorous quality assurance and control, welcoming customer audits to maintain superior standards. 

ISO certifications

We hold multiple ISO certifications that demonstrate our commitment to quality. These include the ISO 9001 Quality Standard, the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard, the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard, and the ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems Standard for medical devices.

Applications of Engineering Chemicals

Engineering chemicals have diverse applications, crucial for sectors such as construction, manufacturing, renewable energy production, and chemical processing:

Solvents

Essential for dissolving other substances in various engineering applications, including biological assays, paint mixing, and more.

Cleaning agents

Non-polar solvents like xylene are widely used to degrease and clean metal surfaces, electronics, and machinery, ensuring functionality and cleanliness.

Heat transfer solutions

Heat transfer solutions are essential in engineering applications that require precise thermal regulation, such as HVAC systems, industrial machinery, and renewable energy production.

Sectors We Serve Within The Engineering Industry

The engineering industry is a large industry with various sectors. The engineering chemicals we manufacture and sell directly and indirectly benefit several sectors in the engineering industry. We largely serve the construction engineering and the chemical engineering sector.

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Construction Chemicals Case Study

Watch our video to discover how we helped our customer, concrete suppliers Speedcrete, to transform their operations.

Speedcrete’s Ian Holland says, “I’d definitely recommend ReAgent. My advice to other companies that have got similar challenges to ourselves would be to get in contact with ReAgent, because you guys have been fantastic.”

Supply Chain Management for Engineering Chemicals

Almost 90% of orders of off-the-shelf chemicals are delivered next-day by ADR-approved couriers

We will work with your supply chain on your behalf to ensure on time, in full delivery on all bespoke orders

Other Industries We Serve

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What happens to my enquiry?

Your message is sent directly to our dedicated customer service support team where it is distributed to the department best suited to help you. During office hours one of our staff members will promptly email you back or give you a quick call to discuss your requirements or respond to your question. All without obligation or sales pressure. We are here to help you, and are dedicated to “above and beyond” levels of customer service.

“All enquiries are treated as confidential – we never share your details”
Kerry
Customer Service
“Our manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001”
Darren
Sales Director
“We provide comprehensive technical support with every enquiry”
Jo
Account Director
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Always have excellent service from yourselves from ordering product to delivery.
Kevin Wallcroft
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A particularly easy to deal with chemical company. I telephoned, got all the advice needed with excellent friendly service. My chemicals arrived the very next day. Very happy!
Joanne King
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Fast efficient service, was kept updated on order throughout. Can not fault ReAgent sales and delivery processes.
Hebe Arat
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Their customer services were very helpful, sending us all the lab reports we needed, before we even bought from them. Then, once we ordered the product came very quickly.

“All enquiries are treated as confidential – we never share your details”
Kerry
Customer Service

“Our manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001”
Darren
Sales Director

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“We provide comprehensive technical support with every enquiry”
Jo
Account Director

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This is around 10 years that I am ReAgent chemical user, very good quality and also very on time delivery.
Kevin Wallcroft
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A particularly easy to deal with chemical company. I telephoned, got all the advice needed with excellent friendly service. My chemicals arrived the very next day. Very happy !
Joanne King
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Fast efficient service, was kept updated on order throughout. Can not fault ReAgent sales and delivery processes
Hebe Arat
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Their customer services were very helpful, sending us all the lab reports we needed, before we even bought from them. Then, once we ordered the product came very quickly ( the next day!)