[News & Trends]:Where can I purchase toluene diisocyanate (TDI)? How to purchase?

Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is a common industrial raw material widely used in the manufacturing of polyurethane and other products. Due to its importance, as market demand continues to grow, more and more companies are entering the production and sales business of toluene diisocyanate (TDI). So, how to determine the procurement channel for toluene diisocyanate (TDI)? How should we proceed with procurement


 1、 Procurement channel 

 

 1. Manufacturer 

 

 The preferred procurement channel is to directly purchase from toluene diisocyanate (TDI) manufacturers. Due to the fact that the manufacturer directly obtains raw materials, the price is more favorable and the quality and purity of the raw materials are guaranteed. However, if goods need to be delivered, it is necessary to communicate with the manufacturer in advance to obtain the necessary information to avoid logistics and other superior issues


 2. Distributors 

 

 If you cannot directly contact the manufacturer, you can obtain supply channels for toluene diisocyanate (TDI) through distributors. Distributors are usually intermediaries who receive a large amount of procurement from manufacturers and then sell their goods to the public for sales to the manufacturers. The advantage of this procurement method is that there is no need to worry about the delivery of goods, but the price is slightly higher compared to the manufacturer


 3. Online commerce platform 

 

 Whether you are in the procurement industry or young entrepreneurs, you can quickly and freely search for the supply of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) on the online commerce platform; Domestic B2B free trade platforms such as Alibaba, Zhaojinhua, and Shunqi.com have a large number of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) manufacturers or distributors. You can obtain payment fees with one click, apply for shipment, or select product categories based on the parameters provided by the merchant, and view the tracking of this batch of goods from order generation to logistics delivery, freeing up your procurement process


 2、 Procurement process 

 

 1. Determine procurement requirements 

 

 Ensure clear procurement requirements, including procurement quantity, quality specifications, delivery time, and delivery address. Ensure that you are aware of the business standards or usage of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) to ensure that the purchased TDI meets the actual requirements


 2. Collect supplier information 

 

 Obtain information about toluene diisocyanate (TDI) suppliers through various means, and communicate with them to understand their product quality, price, delivery cycle, and other information. For manufacturers, it is particularly important to have a comprehensive understanding and consideration of their production environment, technical level, service quality, etc


 3. Inquiry Comparison 

 

 Compare the collected toluene diisocyanate (TDI) suppliers, mainly based on price, product specifications, and delivery time, to select a suitable supplier to meet procurement needs


 4. Signing a contract is one of the most critical steps in all procurement processes. The purchase contract for toluene diisocyanate (TDI) must be clear and clear, including the purchase quantity, quality specifications, delivery date, price, payment method, etc. Before signing the contract, it is important to fully understand the supplier's situation and details to ensure a smooth future procurement process


 5. Payment 

 

 After receiving the toluene diisocyanate (TDI) product, the payment must be made in a timely manner. Pay for goods through bank transfers and other means, and pay attention to protecting personal privacy and payment security during payment


 3、 Purchasing precautions 

 

 1. Selecting high-quality suppliers 

 

 When selecting toluene diisocyanate (TDI) suppliers, multiple aspects such as product quality, price, and reputation should be considered. Ensure that your purchaser is a reliable partner


 2. Perform according to the contract 

 

 After signing the contract, be sure to perform according to the contract. Fulfilling a contract is the foundation for maintaining a good relationship between the buyer and seller


 3. Ensure procurement quality 

 

 Ensure the procurement quality of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) from the source. Pay attention to the storage and transportation environment of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) products to ensure their purity and product standards


 This article provides a detailed introduction from three aspects: procurement channels, procurement process, and precautions for toluene diisocyanate (TDI), hoping to help readers successfully purchase toluene diisocyanate (TDI) that meets the requirements. Procurement is a complex task that requires patience, carefulness, and a responsible attitude to ensure the smooth progress of the procurement process.