Frequently Asked Questions
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ChemShare is the marketplace for surplus chemicals: over-ordered, no-longer-needed, off-spec or discontinued stock — original-packed and documented. Instead of costly disposal or indefinite storage there is a third way: sell instead of dispose. ChemShare acts as a neutral intermediary between seller and buyer.
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Businesses (B2B) in the EU/EEA — from chemical majors through specialty and fine chemicals to distributors and laboratories. Every company is verified at registration (incl. VAT-ID/VIES and an identity check) so all participants are reliable. Private individuals cannot take part.
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Chemicals in original-packed, factory-sealed containers — cans, drums, sacks, hobbocks, IBCs or whole pallets, with no quantity limit. Requirement: a current safety data sheet (SDS); for off-spec ware or stock past its shelf life, also current analysis results (CoA). We do not broker loose / tanker ware or repackaged goods.
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The seller. ChemShare does not value goods, does not buy and does not resell — we are a neutral intermediary between the parties.
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Registration is free. On a successful match, an intermediation fee applies to the seller — we discuss the details personally in the specific case.
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Currently (closed beta) we support every listing personally: you provide the key data and documents, we create the listing with you and approach suitable buyers directly. With the public launch (end of 2026), full self-service is added.
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Honest answer: it depends on the product. Some ware matches a known demand immediately, other ware takes time. We make no sales guarantees — but every listing stays active, and we get in touch as soon as a suitable buyer appears.
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Every listing needs a current SDS; regulated substances are checked before we broker them. Transport and handover happen between seller and buyer under applicable dangerous-goods and chemicals law — we make sure the documentation is complete.
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Disposal costs money and destroys value; storage ties up space and capital and runs against the shelf life. Selling through ChemShare turns cost into proceeds — and is the more sustainable path: the chemical gets used instead of destroyed.
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Yes. Company and contact data are processed in line with the GDPR. Whether your company is named openly in the listing or stays anonymous at first is your choice.
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A verified account in 5 steps — email, password, company details, company address, and terms — followed by email confirmation, two-factor sign-in, and a quick company check (KYC). During the closed beta, access is as a pilot customer: just get in touch via the "Sell your surplus" button.