PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Bulk chemicals and services,

handled responsibly

Metswako Chemicals supplies a broad range of bulk industrial chemicals to clients in mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and water treatment, each managed with full chain of custody and regulatory compliance.

9 products

Hydrofluoric Acid

Fluoric acid · Hydrogen fluoride solution

CAS 7664-39-3 HF UN 1790
DANGER
Hazard statements
H300H310H314H330
Precautionary statements
P280P301P302P304P305P309P310P330P331P338P340P351P352
Colourless liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive6.1 — Toxic
Packing groupII
IMDGClass 8; 6.1, PG II
Shipping nameHYDROFLUORIC ACID
Applications

Mineral extraction, semiconductor etching, glass frosting, metal surface treatment, fluorochemical synthesis, petroleum alkylation

Mining · Industrial

Hydrochloric Acid

Muriatic acid · Spirit of salts

CAS 7647-01-0 HCl (aq.) UN 1789
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290H314H335
Precautionary statements
P234P261P271P264P280P303P304P305P315P321P338P340P351P353P361P501
Colourless to slightly yellow fuming liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive
Packing groupII
IMDGClass 8, PG II
Shipping nameHYDROCHLORIC ACID
Applications

Metal ore pretreatment, leaching agent, steel pickling, pH adjustment, water treatment, food processing (E507), leather tanning, oil well acidising

Mining · Water treatment

Nitric Acid

Aqua fortis · Spirit of niter

CAS 7697-37-2 HNO₃ UN 2031
DANGER
Hazard statements
H272H314
Precautionary statements
P234P260P264P280P301P303P304P305P310P321P330P331P338P351P353P361
Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive
Packing groupII
IMDGClass 8, PG II
Shipping nameNITRIC ACID
Applications

Fertiliser production (ammonium nitrate), gold & silver refining (aqua regia), explosives, metal etching, stainless steel passivation, pharmaceutical synthesis

Mining · Agriculture

Sulphuric Acid

Oil of vitriol · Battery acid (dilute)

CAS 7664-93-9 H₂SO₄ UN 1830
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290H314H318
Precautionary statements
P234P280P303P304P305P338P310P351P353P361P363
Colourless oily liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive
Packing groupII
IMDGClass 8, PG II
Shipping nameSULPHURIC ACID
Applications

Fertiliser production, mining (uranium/copper leaching), metal pickling & finishing, water treatment, battery manufacturing, chemical synthesis

Mining · Manufacturing

Phosphoric Acid

Orthophosphoric acid · E338

CAS 7664-38-2 H₃PO₄ UN 1805
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290H302H314H318
Precautionary statements
P234P280P301P303P304P310P312P338P340P351P353P361
Colourless syrupy liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive
Packing groupIII
IMDGClass 8, PG III
Shipping namePHOSPHORIC ACID SOLUTION
Applications

Fertiliser / NPK production, food & beverage acidulant, metal surface treatment, rust removal, water treatment pH control, detergent formulation

Agriculture · Food processing

Hydrated Lime

Calcium hydroxide · Slaked lime · Caustic lime

CAS 1305-62-0 Ca(OH)₂ Not DG
DANGER
Hazard statements
H314H315H335H336H350H402
Precautionary statements
P201P202P233P261P271P280P281P302P308P310P330
Cream to brown powder (dry)
Transport classification
ADR (powder)Not listed
Packing groupNot listed
Shipping nameHYDRATED LIME
Applications

Drinking water & wastewater pH correction, acid neutralisation, flue gas desulfurisation, soil stabilisation, agriculture pH correction, food processing (E526)

Water treatment · Agriculture

Sodium Hydroxide

Caustic soda · Lye

CAS 1310-73-2 NaOH UN 1824
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290H314
Precautionary statements
P260P264P280P301P303P304P305P310P321P330P331P338P340P353P361P363
Colourless viscous liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive
Packing groupII
IMDGClass 8
Shipping nameCAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION
Applications

Pulp & paper (Kraft process), water treatment pH adjustment, soap & detergent production, alumina refining (Bayer process), food processing (E524)

Manufacturing · Water treatment

Ammonia Solution

Ammonium hydroxide · Aqueous ammonia

CAS 1336-21-6 NH₄OH UN 2672
DANGER
Hazard statements
H314H335H400
Precautionary statements
P233P260P264P271P273P280P301P303P305P310P330P331P338P391
Clear pungent-smelling liquid
Transport classification
ADR class
8 — Corrosive
Packing groupIII
IMDGClass 8, PG III
Shipping nameAMMONIA SOLUTION
Applications

Fertiliser production, water & wastewater treatment, refrigeration, textile dyeing, rubber production, NOx reduction (SCR/SNCR), cleaning products

Agriculture · Water treatment

10ppm Hydrogen Chloride in Nitrogen

HCl gas in Nitrogen · Calibration gas mixture

CAS 7647-01-0 HCl/N₂ UN 1956
DANGER
Hazard statements
H280H314H318H331H335
Precautionary statements
P403
Colourless compressed gas
Transport classification
ADR class
2.2 — Non-flammable gas
Packing groupN/A
IMDGClass 2.2
Shipping nameCOMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S.
Applications

Calibrating sensors for gas and leak detection, catalyst protection, materials testing

Industrial · Testing

WHAT WE DO

Our 

services

Bulk Chemical Supply

Acids, alkalis, and process chemicals are supplied across mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and water treatment, with a full chain of custody from source to point of use.

Plant Operations & Maintenance

Full chemical plant management across design, fabrication, commissioning, and ongoing operations, keeping MHI facilities running safely and efficiently.

Statutory Inspections & Consultancy

Inspections, compliance assessments, and specialist consultancy aligned with Major Hazard Installation regulations across Botswana’s industrial sectors.

Build, Own and Operate

A fully outsourced infrastructure model where capital and operational risks are shared, freeing clients to focus entirely on their core business activities.

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