Industrial solvent supply is a regular and critical purchasing item for many production facilities. The way to get the right quote for products such as IPA, ethyl acetate, acetone, DEG, MEG or MPG is to define the need clearly and completely. In this article we have compiled the information worth sharing in a solvent and glycol quote request as a checklist.
1. Define the product clearly
Stating the product name, any other names and the CAS number prevents misunderstandings. This information matters especially for products with similar names, such as glycols:
- IPA (isopropyl alcohol): CAS 67-63-0
- Ethyl acetate: CAS 141-78-6
- Acetone: CAS 67-64-1
- Diethylene glycol (DEG): CAS 111-46-6
- Monoethylene glycol (MEG): CAS 107-21-1
- Monopropylene glycol (MPG): CAS 57-55-6
2. State the application
Stating which application you will use the product for allows the quote to be prepared with the right quality. Cleaning, coatings, inks, adhesives, resin production or another industrial application can each bring different quality expectations. If your application has specific requirements, include them too.
3. Share your quality expectations
It is useful to share the technical parameters critical to your process and, if available, your current specification. Quality is clarified at the quote stage according to the product and the request.
4. State your packaging preference
Your facility’s storage area, unloading facilities and usage pattern determine the suitable packaging type. Stating your preference or current arrangement allows the quote to be prepared accordingly. Packaging options are clarified in the quote.
5. Quantity and frequency
State your approximate quantity and whether the need is one-off or regular. For regular consumption, sharing your approximate monthly or periodic need makes planning easier. If you need more than one product, you can list them all in the same request.
6. Delivery information
The delivery address, your facility’s unloading conditions and your preferred shipping method matter in preparing the quote. Because solvents can be subject to transport legislation, having delivery information clear from the start makes the process easier. If you are requesting from abroad, state the country and shipping method.
7. Document needs
If you need documents such as an SDS, technical data sheet or analysis report, state this in your request. Which documents are shared at which stage is clarified according to the product and the request. For general notes on storage and transport, see our article Storage and Transport of Industrial Solvents.
8. Contact details
Fill in your company name, contact person, phone and email completely. If purchasing and technical teams are different, sharing contact details for both helps questions get to the right person quickly.
Checklist
- Product name and CAS number
- Application and specific requirements
- Quality expectations or specification
- Packaging preference
- Approximate quantity and frequency
- Delivery address and shipping method
- Document needs
- Contact details
Our product pages
Each product’s identity and typical applications are on its own page: IPA, ethyl acetate, acetone, DEG, MEG and MPG.
One request for several solvents
Facilities that use several solvents can send their requests in a single form. Stating the application, estimated quantity and packaging preference separately for each product keeps the quote well organised. Shipments can then be planned together as well.
For regular use, sharing periodic consumption estimates makes supply planning easier. Documents you request, such as the technical data sheet and safety data sheet, are also shared during the quote process.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask for several solvents in the same request?
Yes. You can list all the products you need in a single request.
Can I ask for a quote without knowing the exact quantity?
Yes. An approximate quantity is enough for an initial assessment.
Conclusion
A complete quote request is the basis for getting the right quote quickly in solvent and glycol supply. For the whole group, see our Solvents page, and send your needs via the quote form. Packaging, quantity and quality are clarified in the quote.