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🇿🇦 Southern Africa · Mining & Water Treatment

Industrial Chemical Supplier for South Africa.
India-Origin. SABS/NRCS-Ready.

SNJ Exim exports Poly Aluminium Chloride, Caustic Soda Lye, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydrochloric Acid, Nitric Acid and Glacial Acetic Acid from Gujarat, India to South Africa — serving gold and platinum group metals (PGM) mining across the Witwatersrand basin and Bushveld Igneous Complex, municipal and mine-water treatment in Gauteng, paper and pulp bleaching in KwaZulu-Natal, and steel pickling across the Gauteng industrial corridor. 20–25 day transit from Mundra to Durban, with Cape Town available for Western Cape cargo.

✓ IEC Registered
✓ SABS & NRCS Documentation Ready
✓ IMDG & GHS Compliant
✓ Third-Party COA Every Shipment
✓ 20–25 Day Transit · Durban
Ports of DischargeDurban · Cape Town
Transit Time20–25 Days from Mundra
IncotermsFOB · CIF · DAP
MOQ1 FCL (~18–22 MT)
PaymentTT Advance · LC at Sight

Chemicals We Supply to South Africa

South Africa is Sub-Saharan Africa’s most industrialised economy, and its chemical demand is concentrated in a handful of well-defined sectors. Poly aluminium chloride leads growth — used by municipal water utilities across Gauteng and by mine-water treatment operators discharging from the Witwatersrand and Bushveld Igneous Complex, the world’s largest platinum group metals (PGM) resource. Caustic soda lye moves across mining, pulp, and general industry as a 48% solution. Hydrogen peroxide serves KwaZulu-Natal’s paper and pulp mills for chlorine-free bleaching, alongside wastewater COD reduction and gold-tailings cyanide detoxification. Hydrochloric and nitric acids serve gold and PGM ore leaching, ion-exchange resin regeneration, and metal refining across the Witwatersrand basin and Bushveld, plus stainless-steel pickling in the Gauteng industrial corridor. Because chemicals sit within NRCS’s mandatory certification categories, every shipment is prepared with SABS and NRCS-aligned documentation, third-party COA, and full DG paperwork ahead of vessel booking — not assembled after the fact once cargo is already at Durban.

PAC

Poly Aluminium Chloride

CAS 1327-41-9 · HS 2827.32 · Non-DG

High-basicity coagulant for municipal drinking water across Gauteng, plus mine-water and industrial effluent treatment in the Witwatersrand and Bushveld mining belts — the fastest-growing water-treatment chemical in South Africa.

Water TreatmentMine WaterEffluent

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NaOH

Caustic Soda Lye 48%

CAS 1310-73-2 · UN 1824 · IMDG Class 8

pH control and processing across gold/PGM mining, KwaZulu-Natal pulp mills, and general Gauteng industry. Supplied as 48% solution in IBC and ISO tanks.

MiningPulp (KZN)Industrial

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H₂O₂

Hydrogen Peroxide 35/50/60%

CAS 7722-84-1 · UN 2014 · IMDG Class 5.1+8

Chlorine-free bleaching for KwaZulu-Natal paper and pulp mills, wastewater COD reduction, and gold-tailings cyanide detoxification in the Witwatersrand basin.

Paper & Pulp (KZN)WastewaterGold Tailings

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HCl

Hydrochloric Acid 33%

CAS 7647-01-0 · UN 1789 · IMDG Class 8

Gold ore leaching and ion-exchange resin regeneration in the Witwatersrand basin, steel pickling in Gauteng, and municipal water-treatment pH control.

Gold MiningSteel PicklingWater Treatment

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HNO₃

Nitric Acid 68%

CAS 7697-37-2 · UN 2031 · IMDG Class 8+5.1

Metal refining and passivation for the Bushveld PGM sector and Witwatersrand gold operations, stainless-steel pickling, and chemical synthesis. Jerrycans/mousers only (Class 8 + 5.1).

Metal Refining (Bushveld)Stainless Steel

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CH₃COOH

Glacial Acetic Acid 99.85%

CAS 64-19-7 · UN 2789 · IMDG Class 8+3

Food processing, textile finishing and chemical synthesis across the Gauteng and Western Cape manufacturing sectors.

FoodTextilePharma

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Industries We Serve in South Africa

South Africa’s chemical demand tracks its industrial geography closely — mining in the Witwatersrand and Bushveld, paper and pulp in KwaZulu-Natal, and heavy industry in Gauteng. Here’s how our six products map to those sectors.

Gold & PGM Mining (Witwatersrand / Bushveld)Hydrochloric and nitric acid for ore leaching, ion-exchange resin regeneration and metal refining, plus hydrogen peroxide for gold-tailings cyanide detoxification — serving South Africa’s Witwatersrand gold basin and the Bushveld Igneous Complex, the world’s largest platinum group metals resource.
Municipal & Mine-Water Treatment (Gauteng)Poly aluminium chloride for drinking-water coagulation and mine-water effluent treatment — our fastest-growing line in South Africa, serving both municipal utilities and mine-water discharge operators.
Paper & Pulp (KwaZulu-Natal)Hydrogen peroxide for chlorine-free bleaching and caustic soda lye for pulping processes, supplied to KwaZulu-Natal’s concentrated paper and pulp manufacturing base.
Steel & Metal Processing (Gauteng)Hydrochloric and nitric acid for steel pickling and passivation across the Gauteng industrial corridor, South Africa’s main heavy-manufacturing region.

Why Source from SNJ Exim for South Africa?

PAC & H₂O₂ Specialists for SADCWater-treatment and paper bleaching are among our highest-volume Southern-Africa lines — with the purity, packaging and documentation mine and municipal buyers require.
SABS & NRCS-Ready DocumentationChemicals fall within NRCS’s mandatory certification categories in South Africa. We prepare IMDG DG declarations and GHS SDS aligned with SABS and NRCS requirements before vessel booking, for clean clearance at Durban.
Southern Africa CoverageBeyond South Africa we serve Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique from the same Durban freight lane — single origin, multiple SADC markets.
Third-Party COA Every LotStandard, not on request — COA from an accredited laboratory confirming purity, specific gravity and IMDG classification before any container is sealed.

Frequently Asked Questions — South Africa Chemical Supply

Does SNJ Exim provide SABS and NRCS-compliant documentation for chemical imports to South Africa?
Yes. Chemicals are one of NRCS’s five mandatory certification categories in South Africa, requiring a Letter of Authority for import. We prepare GHS SDS, DG declarations and packing documentation aligned with SABS and NRCS requirements ahead of vessel booking, so import clearance at Durban is straightforward.
Can SNJ Exim supply hydrochloric and nitric acid for gold and PGM mining in South Africa?
Yes. We export hydrochloric acid 33% and nitric acid 68% for ore leaching, ion-exchange resin regeneration, and metal refining used in the gold and platinum group metals sector across the Witwatersrand basin and the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
Where does SNJ Exim supply poly aluminium chloride for water treatment in South Africa?
We supply PAC to municipal water utilities and mine-water treatment operators across South Africa, including facilities serving the Gauteng metro region and mine-water discharge points in the Witwatersrand and Bushveld mining belts, cleared through Durban.
Does SNJ Exim supply hydrogen peroxide for paper and pulp bleaching in KwaZulu-Natal?
Yes. Hydrogen peroxide 35/50/60% is supplied for chlorine-free bleaching to paper and pulp mills concentrated in KwaZulu-Natal, alongside wastewater COD reduction and gold-tailings cyanide detoxification applications.
What ports does SNJ Exim ship through for South Africa?
Durban is our primary port of discharge, with Cape Town available for Western Cape-bound cargo. Transit from Mundra is typically 20–25 days, on FOB, CIF, or DAP terms.
Can SNJ Exim supply chemicals for the broader SADC region beyond South Africa?
Yes. From the same Durban freight lane we also serve Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, giving buyers a single-origin supply chain across the wider SADC market.
Sourcing industrial chemicals for South Africa?
Submit your RFQ — 24-hour response with indicative pricing and GHS SDS. Ask about SABS/NRCS-aligned documentation for your shipment.