Chemicals We Manufacture for the Metal Finishing Industry

ReAgent can manufacture a wide range of metal finishing chemicals for cleaning, treating, and protecting metal surfaces, including the below. We also provide bespoke chemical solutions to suit your exact requirements.

  • Plating chemicals – Copper and zinc-based blends for electroplating applications, forming protective layers that prevent oxidation.
  • Deionised water – Purified water used in cleaning and preparing metal surfaces for electroplating and anodising.
  • Corrosion inhibitors – Chemicals that create protective oxide layers, preventing anodic corrosion reactions on metal surfaces.
  • Rust preventatives – Imidazole-based inhibitors that protect metal surfaces from rust.
  • Electrolytes – Sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, used in metal cleaning and as electroplating chemicals.
  • Passivation solutions – Nitric and citric acid solutions that create protective layers on steel surfaces to prevent corrosion.
  • Stainless steel cleaning solutions – Formulated to remove dirt, grease, and fingermarks and leave a protective film on the surface.

Why Choose ReAgent As Your UK Metal Finishing Chemicals Supplier?

ReAgent is a trusted metal finishing chemicals supplier with nearly five decades of experience:
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Bespoke metal finishing solutions

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

High quality metal finishing 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 Metal Finishing Chemicals

Metal finishing chemicals are essential for surface treatment, providing both cleaning and protective applications

Cleaning agents

Strong acids, such as sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid, are used to remove grease, corrosion, and other impurities before protective coating chemicals are applied.

Protective barriers

Chemical coatings, like anodising chemicals, create protective layers on metals, guarding against environmental damage and corrosion.

A blue-gloved hand spraying a chemical coating on a metal sheet.

Sectors We Serve Within The Metal Finishing Industry

ReAgent’s metal finishing chemicals support industries including steel, automotive, and construction, catering to both direct customers and those within the supply chain.

Supply Chain Management for Metal Finishing 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

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Other Industries We Serve

Jane Fletcher

Google
5/5

Always have excellent service from yourselves from ordering product to delivery.

Kevin Wallcroft

Google
5/5

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

Google
5/5

Fast efficient service, was kept updated on order throughout. Can not fault ReAgent sales and delivery processes.

Hebe Arat

Google
5/5

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.

Kerry L Customer Service

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

Darren W Technical Director

“Our manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001”
Darren
Technical 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!)