| Pharmaceutical, paint, adhesive and petrochemical | | | | should have the latest membrane technology so |
| industries have something in common - contracting to | | | | emissions are reduced and excess solvents can be |
| a fine chemical manufacturer to manipulate, | | | | captured for reuse. This is not only more efficient |
| manufacture, isolate, dry and even package pure | | | | waste-wise, it also ultimately saves you money. |
| specialised chemicals can be necessary for their end | | | | Do you have a need for your outsourced |
| products. There are times when having certain | | | | manufacturer to store your chemicals or even handle |
| functions remain in-house; however with specialised | | | | bulk products? Do you need refrigerated or even |
| processes that require fine chemicals, it is most often | | | | heated storage? What about packaging your finished |
| best to outsource those particular steps in the product | | | | product? The manufacturer you choose should be |
| development process. | | | | capable of storing, handling and even packing quantities |
| What to Look for in a Manufacturing Plant Dealing with | | | | from a few kilograms to large loads. |
| Fine Chemicals | | | | Why Contracting Makes Sense |
| Choose a manufacturing plant that that can handle a | | | | The overall cost may be too prohibitive for your |
| wide variety of chemicals. These could be viscous, | | | | company in regards to handling the chemicals for your |
| flammable or even corrosive materials, depending on | | | | product needs. Not only would you need the proper |
| the products you are creating. A facility that can | | | | facilities, you would also have to hire and train |
| handle chemicals with a melting point between 20° C | | | | specialized workers as well as invest in the right |
| and 90° C is acceptable. You also want the facility to | | | | equipment and pay for continuing education and |
| be able to handle recrystallization, distillation, and even | | | | technology improvements. Invest your profits in other |
| exothermic reactions in addition to the ability to | | | | ways and contract your fine chemical needs. |
| separate, wash and dry solid chemicals for your | | | | The outsourcing manufacturer incurs the cost of |
| products. | | | | developing new technologies and processes to |
| Your contract fine chemical manufacturer should have | | | | maximize efficiency and safety. You benefit from their |
| reactors in various sizes to contain varying batches of | | | | expertise. The key is choosing a company that can |
| chemicals. Look for temperature accommodations up | | | | handle all of your projects both big and small. This |
| to 150° C as well as vacuum capabilities. If your fine | | | | flexibility is a key component to choosing the right fine |
| chemicals require drying, look for a manufacturer that | | | | chemical manufacturer for your particular product |
| can handle both small and large quantities. The dryers | | | | requirements. |