Ferric sulphate is one of the most widely traded water-treatment coagulants, and India — Gujarat in particular — is an established export base for it. Kranti Chemicals has shipped ferric sulphate to overseas customers for years, including long-term supply to international water-treatment companies. This checklist covers what buyers should agree before the first order.
1. Choose the grade: liquid or powder
| Liquid ferric sulphate | Ferric sulphate powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | 40–44% | Purity 65–80% |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow liquid | Yellow powder |
| Density / form | ≈ 1.6 g/cm³ | Free-flowing solid |
| Best for | Plants with bulk tanks and metering pumps | Sites without tank storage; long-distance freight |
| Freight | Ships water with the product | More active iron per container |
For long sea routes, powder usually delivers more active product per container; liquid saves the customer a make-down step on site. Many buyers run both.
2. Agree the packing
- Liquid: HDPE drums, carboys or 1,000-litre IBC tanks. Ferric sulphate solution is acidic, so containers must be compatible and securely closed.
- Powder: 25 kg bags, palletised and shrink-wrapped, or jumbo bags for higher volumes. Moisture-resistant lining matters on humid routes.
- Marking: confirm label language, batch numbering and any hazard labelling your port requires.
3. Confirm the documents
A standard export shipment from India should come with:
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each batch shipped
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of origin (preferential origin where a trade agreement applies)
- Bill of lading
- Any destination-specific certificates, such as drinking-water approvals — agree these before production, not after loading
4. Settle the commercial terms
- Incoterms: FOB from an Indian port (Mundra, Hazira or Nhava Sheva are common for Gujarat shipments) or CIF/CFR to your port.
- MOQ: 5,000 kg per grade is indicative for Kranti Chemicals; full-container loads give the best freight economics.
- Lead time and frequency: for regular consumption, a fixed call-off schedule keeps stock steady and freight predictable.
- Sampling: request a sample and COA for jar testing before the first commercial order.
Why buyers source from Gujarat
Gujarat combines a deep chemical manufacturing base with direct access to India's largest container ports on the west coast, giving efficient routes to the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australasia. Kranti Chemicals is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ships to 25+ countries. See our export capabilities, or request a quote with your grade, quantity and destination port.
