LUBRICANTS
In all types of machines, the surfaces of moving or sliding or rolling parts rub against each other. Due to this movement against surfaces in contact, friction results. Friction causes a lot of wear and tear and even generates heat. All these results in loss of efficiency and lubricants is the answer. Hence any substance put between two moving/rubbing/sliding surfaces with a view to reduce or eliminate frictional resistance is a lubricant. It is also worthy of note that the demand for lubricant is huge and especially in Industries/07033097160.

NO. TYPES OF LUB. MAJOR RAW MATERIAL

A Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

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Synthetic base oil (PAO), Petroleum base oil Additives, colourant.
B Brake & Clutch Fluid

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Methyl proxitol, polyethylene Glycol, polypropylene glycol Dioxitol, mineral oils.
C Chain lubricant

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Sodium lauryl Sulphate, Glycerine, Sodium Chromate, water, soda ash.
D Cutting Oil

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Oleic Acid, Potash, mineral Oil, TEA, Butanol, spindle Oil.
E Engine Oil

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Base Oil (petroleum & synthetic), Zinc Dialkyl-dithiophosphate and dispersant. All purpose lubricant additive (pack), viscosity index improve, clay (optional) etc.
F Engine Oil Coolant

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Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Lard, Sodium Silicate, Mineral Oil, TSP, Water, Colour.
G Gear Oils

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Base Oil(synthetic & petroleum), Tricresyl Phosphate ZDDPTP, Cotton seed oil, Lub, Additive, Dispersant.
H Hydraulic Oil

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As in Gear & Engine oils
I Greases

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Caustic Soda, Calcium Hydroxide, Lithium Hydroxide, Graphite, Petroleum Jelly, Lanolen, Mineral oil, Palm kenne Oil, Rosin, water, colour, stearic Acid, Aluminium Stearate.
J Machine Oil

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Technical White Oil, Mineral oil, DOK, Diesel, Transformer Oil
K Penetrating Oil

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Acetic Acid, Mineral Oil, Diesel, kerosene, palm kernel Oil, Amyl Acetate, Carbon tetrachloride.
L Radiator Coolant

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Sodium Chromate, Sodium Silicate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Ash, Water, Glycerine, Colour.

QUALITY PARAMETERS
Lubricant products must meet SON specifications as SAE or API or other approved agencies.

QUALITY PARAMETERS
Lubricant products must meet SON specifications as SAE or API or other approved agencies.

Lubricant is currently in high demand in Nigeria

We can achieve a production-based economy and raise the standard of living of the average Nigerian.

From Consumption to Production

A lubricant is defined as a substance, for example, a grease Oil, that is put on surfaces or part of a machine, to help them move smoothly.

There have been marked increase of new entrant over the years and more investors are putting their seed into the industry.

Your future will look great with an investment in the productive/manufacturing sector of the economy.

DETERGENT & SOAPS

COVERAGE

TYPES OF SOAPS & DETERGENTS AND THEIR MAJOR RAW MATERIALS
A Laundry (Bar) Soaps

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Caustic Soda, Caustic Potash, Soda Ash, Sodium Sulphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Silicate, Sulphonic Acid, Calcium Carbonate. Others that are needed are :
Kaolin, Colourants, Perfumes, Palm kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Water etc.
B Liquid Soaps/Detergents

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Sodium Lauryl , Sulphate, Lineal- Alkyl Benzene, Sulphate Acid, Caustic Soda, Soda Ash, Sodium Silicate, Glycerine, STPP, CMC, Perfumes, Colourant, Water.
C Medicated Soaps

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As in Laundry Soap plus Cetrimade, Irgasan, Chloroxylenol, Cresol, Aloe Vera, Glycerine, Trichlorophenol (TCP), Coconut Oil, Lard etc.
D Powder Soaps

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As in liquid Soap plus Hydrogen Peroxide, Trisodium Phosphate etc
E Toilet Soaps

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As in Laundry Soaps plus Glycerine, Petroleum Jelly, Cetyl Alcohol, Mineral Oil etc.
F Car Wash Liquid

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As in Liquid Soaps.
G Hand Wash/Shampoos

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As in Liquid Detergents.
H Toilet Cleaners

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As in Liquid Soaps plus Phosphoric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid etc.
I Industrial Soaps (Degreasers, Dispersants, Surfactants and Driers).

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Alkyl Benzene Sulponate, Lanet, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Sodium Sulphonate, Genepol, Empicol etc.
Oleic Acid, Naphthalene, Calcium Hydroxide, Lead Oxide, Cobalt Oxide, Zinc Oxide etc.

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NO. TYPES OF LUB. MAJOR RAW MATERIAL

A Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

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Synthetic base oil (PAO), Petroleum base oil Additives, colourant.
B Brake & Clutch Fluid

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Methyl proxitol, polyethylene Glycol, polypropylene glycol Dioxitol, mineral oils.
C Chain lubricant

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Sodium lauryl Sulphate, Glycerine, Sodium Chromate, water, soda ash.
D Cutting Oil

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Oleic Acid, Potash, mineral Oil, TEA, Butanol, spindle Oil.
E Engine Oil

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Base Oil (petroleum & synthetic), Zinc Dialkyl-dithiophosphate and dispersant. All purpose lubricant additive (pack), viscosity index improve, clay (optional) etc.
F Engine Oil Coolant

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Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Lard, Sodium Silicate, Mineral Oil, TSP, Water, Colour.
G Gear Oils

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Base Oil(synthetic & petroleum), Tricresyl Phosphate ZDDPTP, Cotton seed oil, Lub, Additive, Dispersant.
H Hydraulic Oil

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As in Gear & Engine oils
I Greases

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Caustic Soda, Calcium Hydroxide, Lithium Hydroxide, Graphite, Petroleum Jelly, Lanolen, Mineral oil, Palm kenne Oil, Rosin, water, colour, stearic Acid, Aluminium Stearate.
J Machine Oil

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Technical White Oil, Mineral oil, DOK, Diesel, Transformer Oil
K Penetrating Oil

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Acetic Acid, Mineral Oil, Diesel, kerosene, palm kernel Oil, Amyl Acetate, Carbon tetrachloride.
L Radiator Coolant

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Sodium Chromate, Sodium Silicate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Ash, Water, Glycerine, Colour.

What you listed up here now is just the product and the ingredients/ raw materials?

Aint it just base oils and additives?

The market is large and still expanding but ours is everyday lubricants. Over time we research on others. Thank you anyway.

Start a Lubricant Production Company

Another highly profitable and thriving business in the chemical industry that an entrepreneur who is looking towards starting a business in the chemical industry should consider starting is a lubricant production company. There is a large market for lubricants products and it is a business that is open to entrepreneurs who are ready to compete in the industry.

As such; if you are serious about making money from the chemical industry, then you should consider starting a lubricant production business. There is a wide range of products that you can produce under this business. Just ensure that you come up with products with good quality and packaging; that is part of the strategies you must adopt if your intend penetrating the market.

COSMETICS

Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance or fragrance of the body. Many cosmetics are designed for use of applying to the face and hair. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds; some being derived from natural sources (such as coconut oil), and some being synthetics. Common cosmetics include lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, rouge, skin cleansers and skin lotions, shampoo, hair styling products (gel, hair spray, etc.), perfume and cologne. Cosmetics applied to the face to enhance its appearance are often called makeup or makeup.

S/N TYPES MAJOR RAW MATERIALS

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A Anti-Pespirants Ethanol, Isopropanol, Chlorhydrate, Glycerine, Water, Colour, perfume.

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B Bath Products (Salts, oils, essence etc) Common salt, Soda Ash, Sodium Perborate, Water, Colour, Perfume, Glycerine, Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulphate, Glycol.

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C Body Creams & lotions (moisture risers, skin care) Glycerymonstearate, ceryl Alcohol, Glycerine,water, Alao vera, Vitamin E, Cocoa Butter, Sorbitol, Lanolin, Mineral Oil, Colour, Perfume, Petroleum Jelly.

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D Dental Products (toothpaste, Powders etc) Di calcium Phospate, Calcium Carbonate, SCMC, Colour, Glycerine, Sodium Floride, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Flavour, Menthol, Water.

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E Deodorant (Roll-on, Sticks Sprays) Propylene Glycerol, Methl Cellulose, Isopropanol, Aluminum Chlorhydrate, Methylparaben, water, colour, pefume, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearate.

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F Depilatory Products (Shaving Creams powder etc) Strontium Sulphide, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerine, Lime, Gum Tragacanth, Perfume, water.

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G Dyes & Colourants (Hair Colourant) Silver Nitrate, Copper Sulphate, Pyrogallic Acid, Acetic Acid, Isapropanol, Ammonia, Nickel Sulphate, Water.

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H Hair Conditioners (Rinse, cream, styling Gel) Cetyl, Alcohol, Glycerine, Lanolin, GMS, Water, Colour, Perfume, PVP, Carbopol, TEA, Paraben, Citric Acid, Mineral Oil, Vegetable Oil.

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I Hair Creams (Conditioner, Food, Anti- dandruff) Petroleum Jelly, Lanolin, Coconut Oil, Mineral Oil, Menthol, Thymol, Cetyl Alcohol, perfume, Colour.

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J Hair Relaxers Caustic Soda, Potash, Thioglycollic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, GMS, Glycerine, Sorbitol, Mineral Oil, Petroleum Jelly, Perfume, Methyl Paraben, Colour.

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K Hair Shampoos Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Sulphonic Acid, Caustic Soda, Soda ash, CMC, Glycerine, Methyl Paraben, Colour, Perfume, Water.

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L Lipsticks Cetyl Alcohol, Bee Wax, Parafin Wax, Castol Oil, Citric Acid, Proplylene Glycol, Lanolin, GMS, Proplene Myristate, Colour, Stearic Acid, Paraben.

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M Nail Products (Paints, Hardeners & Removers) Nitro Cellulose Resin, Ethyl Acetate, Ester, Gum,Alkyd Resin, Toluene, DOP, Isopropanol, Pigment, MEK, Butyl Glycol.

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N Rouges & Powders (Pancake, Face powder) Parafin Wax, Bee Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Lanolin, Petroleum Jelly, Propylpalmitate, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Kaolin, Starch, Colour, Perfume.

The happy people are those who are producing something; the bored people are those who are consuming much and producing nothing.

S/N: TYPES OF PRINTING INKS AND THEIR MAJOR RAW MATERIALS

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A Flexography Ink Polyamide resin, Butanol, Pigment, Ethanol, Wax, Nitrocellulose resin.

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B Gravure Inks Phenolic Resin, Maleic Resin, Pigments, Toluene, Ethyl Acetate, Kaolin etc.

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C Indelible Inks Stabilite resin, Dye, Isopropanol, Ethyl Acetate, Pigments, Kaolin.

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D Lithographic Inks Phenolic resins, Maleic resin, Pigments, Base oil, Mineral oil, LE-Newspaperetc.

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E Newspaper Inks Hydrocarbon resin, Bitumen, Pigment, Base oil, Mineral oil, Linseed oil etc.

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F Photocopy Inks Oleic Acid, Stearic acid, Mineral oil, Hydrocarbon resin, Pigments, Bitumen.

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G Screen Inks PVA, Acrylic resin, Vinol resin, Toluene, Butyl glycol, Pigment, silicon, DOP etc.

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H Textile Inks As in Screen inks plus formalin

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I Computer Inks Negrosine, PVP, Maleic, Oleic acid, IPA, Water, Pigment, Mineral oil, Soap, Methanol etc.

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J Stamp Pad Inks Glycerine, PVA, Dye, Water, Ethanol.

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K Writing Inks As in Computer Inks.

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L Marker Inks As in Stamp Pad Inks & Writing Inks

MAJOR PRINTING INKS PROCESSING EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
a. Triple Roll mill (for Non-Volatile paste inks).
b. Ball & Bead (Attritor) mills for paste inks.
c. Sand mills-for volatile thin viscosity inks.
d. Colloid mills- pressure milling devices.
e. Low & High speed mixers (100-300 rpm & 500-1000rpm).
f. Weighing Scales & other measuring Devices.
g. Storage Tanks (steel & Plastics).
h. Filling, Sealing & Labeling machines.
i. Laboratory testing equipment & tools.
j. Personal protective equipment & tools.
k. Miscellaneous tools as desired.

To produce, you have to create a compelling vision, but the most basic vision of all is to develop a sense of self, a sense of your own destiny, a sense of your unique mission and role in life; a sense of purpose and meaning.

Thanks for the info sir but it will be good if you can also add the method of production and the procedures with the measurement. Thanks

The full formulations are detailed in the guide "Production Manual" available in hard and soft copies. Book your copy from any part of the world you live.

Chemicals both organic and inorganic are major raw materials in many manufacturing companies; there are loads of products and manufacturing plants that depend on different type of chemicals ranging from gas supply, to oil and soda et al. The petrochemical, the pharmaceutical and the food processing industries can safely be classified under the chemical industry.

No doubt the chemical industry is a key player in the growth of the economies of most countries of the world. Here are 50 business ideas in the chemical industry that an entrepreneur who is serious about starting a business can choose from:

50 Small Scale Chemical Business ideas & Opportunities

Start a Soap Making Company
Soaps are part of the products that are manufactured from chemical products and they are used for washing and for bathing. No doubt there is a large market for soaps and the industry is still pretty much open for as many people that are ready to start their own soap making company.

So, if you are looking for a simple business to start in the chemical industry, a business that requires few weeks or months of training and one that you can start on a small scale, then you should consider going into soap making business. Although you are likely going to compete with several soap makers in your city or country, but if your soaps are well packaged, then you are likely going to get your own fair share of the available market within your target area.

Lubricant Products must meet SON specifications as SAE or API or other approved agencies.

"Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest. "Till your Good is Better and your Better is Best".

Merry Christmas and a productive new year to everyone. May the new year brings success & prosperity.

As you celebrate Boxing Day, may God grant you so much grace than you had before. Grace to be more than you are now. Grace to explore hidden talents you’ve got. I bless heaven for you. Happy Boxing Day.

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CHEMICAL BUSINESS VALUE CHAIN
THE KEY PLAYERS

The Producer
The producer is the main player in the Chemical Industry. He can be a manufacturer, an innovator, a chemical scientist or the creator. He first conceives in his mind what he intends to produce; this is a mental creation and then second carrying it out representing the physical creation. He creates the product from scratch, adds value to the product already in the market or may even be alike the same product as in some case in acquiring the patent right and franchise to produce the same product.
In some cases, a producer might also be the chemical scientist who conceives the product and went ahead to produce or manufactures it. Income potential as a producer is amazing. On a small scale level, of investment of N200,000 would yield 100% return in a few months and on business stability would offer over 300% return on monthly basis. Furthermore, he wields tremendous power as he can be involved in composition and the actual running of his enterprise.

The Chemical Scientist
He is an important player in the Chemical Industry. He is involved in the creation, production and sales of the chemicals. With his formal education and training, he understands the various elements, compound and extractive techniques from raw sources. The chemical laboratory is usually his dormitory and a single discovery or innovative product can shoot him to fame and wealth. His products can impinge every aspect of our lives.
Furthermore, many companies buy some of his chemical products as intermediates in their own manufacturing processes. Often, there are clusters of processes which use the output of one as the input to another. Example, ammonia is made from natural gas and can be converted to hydrogen cyanide. Becoming a chemical scientist can be very rewarding as he earns millions of naira per annum for his researches, consultancy and sales of chemical product. He is also well respected by the public and stakeholders in the chemical industry.

The Armchair Investor
He is a very important in the chemical industry because of his experience, resources and financial wealth. Usually, he is a shareholder; an important stakeholder and contributes positively to the growth and development of the chemical enterprise. He might not have control over the actual running of the enterprise but decisions that can affect the finances and long-term growth of the company cannot be taken without his input.
In some cases, he might be the owner of the chemical firm if he owns 100 shares of the firm, in some other cases; it is a partnership whereby it is jointly owned by the 2 or more investors. But know that the armchair investor is a risk bearer and his concerned about the growth of his investment in both short and longer term. His earning is a jumbo determined by his stake and amounts of shares he holds.


The Distributor
He is an important element in the chemical production industry. He is an entity that buys competing for chemical products or product lines, warehouses them and resells them to retailers or direct to the retailers or directly to the end users or customers. In some cases, a company chooses its distributor and get them licensed while in other cases, it is an open one where anyone with good capital can buy its products.
Their powers are limited but can be involved in promotional activities; providing strong manpower and cash support to the manufacturer’s promotional efforts. They usually also provide a range of services such as product information, estimates, technical support, after sales services, credit etc to their customers.
Financially, they are robust and with over 100% return on investment in few months.


To be continued..............`

The Facilitator
From their name, they play a facilitation role. They can play this role in any of the different value chains available in the chemical industry. They can be involved in research, creative and useful information, writing articles, publications, training, business registration and incorporation, composition, funding, planning and even mediatory roles in this industry. He is someone who engages and helps people understand their common objectives and assist them to plan how to achieve these objectives. They also enable groups and organizations to work more effectively; to collaborate and achieve synergy.
They play a supportive role and an important factor in the growth of the chemical industry. They earn from the fees they charge for their services and impact is appreciated and respected.

The Miner
If we won’t be import dependent and develop the entire value chain of the chemical industry, then the miner plays a primary but a fiduciary role.
The miner is a key player; an excavator, an explorer, a discovery man and a site maker.
Venturing as a miner requires a mining license which can be painstakingly acquired from the Federal Ministry of Mines and steel development after tendering and verification of vital documents.
A mining license is a wealth license. This is not because it takes a relative effort to acquire but because it gives one access to the country vast hidden wealth. As a result, the financial earnings of a miner will be a mind-boggling sum and over time can place one on the fortune map. On the upside, a miner can also double as a chemical exporter and he can enter and sign Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with foreign firms and as a supplier to the local industries who depend on his raw material as a pre-causer product for production.

The Chemical Importer
The importer is involved in the importation of chemical based products which are not readily available or produced in the country. The importation of chemical-based product is a profitable venture for many Nigerians. An applicant wishing to import chemicals into Nigeria should first make an application. He will apply in his company letterhead with GSM number and email which would be addressed to the Director, Narcotics and controlled substance Directorate, National Agency for Food and drug administration and Control, Oshodi, Lagos. The process involves the filing of necessary forms, presentation of other document and payment of required fees and will ultimately be issued with an import license if all conditions are met.
Financially, it is very rewarding with profit running in millions after sales of products. It is also important to note that it is strictly regulated and the license is painstaking acquired.

The Trade Merchant
The trade merchants are important stakeholders in the chemical business value chain as the chemical chain cycle cannot be completed without them. Don’t get it twisted, they are important not because the chemical industry cannot function without them but because they are closer to the end users and consumers. For a small scale chemical entrepreneur willing to venture into the production industry, he is indispensable and he can provide him with the necessary chemical, equipment, and raw materials to start the production process. He also does direct supply to different institutions such as schools, hospitals, hotels and even research institutes.
On the financial level, he averages good returns on investment if he does well in the marketing of his services. In addition, it is important to note that a trade merchant can as well be an importer of this product just as an importer can double as a trade merchant.


To be continued.....................

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Hazard control should b applied ooo