Definly Chemicals supplies PCE raw materials and concrete admixtures to European PCE compounders, concrete admixture manufacturers, and construction chemical distributors, with regular shipments to Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. We provide REACH-compliant documentation, EN 934-2 specification PCE, and EU customs paperwork for smooth import via Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Genoa.
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- REACH-compliant documentation — we provide full Safety Data Sheets compliant with EU Regulation 1907/2006 and CLP labeling under 1272/2008. Most products (sodium gluconate, sulfonates) are EINECS-listed and do not require pre-registration.
- EN 934-2 specification compliance — our PCE meets EN 934-2 Type 11 high-range water reducer requirements; documentation supports CE marking for EU concrete admixture manufacturers.
- Major EU port coverage — standard sea routes to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp (25–30 days from Qingdao); Genoa for Mediterranean buyers.
- Container-load economics — FCL pricing typically 8–15% below large European chemical distributors' offers for equivalent product specifications.
- EUR or USD invoicing — flexibility for European treasury practices.
Recommended Products for European Buyers
- PCE Superplasticizer — EN 934-2 Type 11 for ready-mix and precast applications.
- Sodium Gluconate (Industrial) — concrete retarder and PCE compounding ingredient.
- PCE Macromonomer (TPEG / HPEG / EPEG) — for in-house PCE polymerization in Italy, Germany, and Turkey.
- 2-HEA and Acrylic Acid — ISO tank shipping to specialty acrylic and PCE plants. Note: AA requires heated transport in winter.
Regulatory and Compliance Notes
REACH: Sodium gluconate (CAS 527-07-1, EINECS 208-407-7), naphthalene sulfonate condensate, and PCE-related polymers are EINECS-listed or polymer-exempt. 2-HEA and acrylic acid require careful handling per CLP; we provide EU-format SDS in 24 EU languages on request.
EN 934-2: Our standard PCE Type 11 specification is documented with third-party test reports to support concrete admixture manufacturers' CE-marking requirements for EN 934-2 compliance.
ADR / Dangerous Goods: Acrylic acid (UN 2218, Class 8 PG II) requires ADR-compliant transport documentation, which we issue with each shipment along with hazardous-goods packaging certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your products REACH-registered?
Most Definly products fall into one of three categories: (1) EINECS-listed (sodium gluconate, naphthalene sulfonate condensate) requiring no separate registration, (2) polymer-exempt (finished PCE), or (3) requiring import via REACH-registered EU importer (acrylic acid, 2-HEA). We work with established European REACH-registered importers for monomer shipments.
Can you supply EN 934-2 test data?
Yes. For finished PCE, we supply third-party test reports covering EN 934-2 Type 11 parameters: water reduction at constant slump, slump retention, setting time, and 7-day / 28-day compressive strength. These reports support your downstream CE marking and Declaration of Performance (DoP).
What is your typical lead time to European ports?
Production: 10–15 days. Sea transit Qingdao to Hamburg / Rotterdam / Antwerp: 25–30 days. Total order-to-port window: 35–45 days. Express shipments are possible via Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR) for 18–22 day delivery to Northern Europe.
Do you offer EUR invoicing?
Yes. EUR invoicing is supported for established European buyers under LC at sight or TT terms. New customers typically start with USD invoicing for the first 1–2 shipments before transitioning to EUR.
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